Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Lebanon County officials announce audit and U.S. Senate race recount results
The results of the mandated 2-percent audit for November’s general election and the U.S. Senate race recount for Lebanon County are announced.
North Cornwall Township approves payment for police building renovations
Overseeing a short agenda at its second monthly meeting Tuesday, the North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to make a payment of $114,573 to CB Construction Services.
Lebanon County’s Rita Stima volunteers to capture and transport wild birds
Rita Stima, a lifelong resident of Lebanon County, captures and transports injured and abandoned birds to nearby rehab locations for medical attention. Her rescues have taken her to multiple Central Pennsylvania counties.
Jury finds Juan Delgado guilty of 1st-degree murder for 2023 city shooting
After two days of testimony and evidence and 3 1/2 hours of deliberation, a Lebanon County jury found Juan Delgado guilty of premeditated first-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of Jean Ortiz as he sat on his front porch.
WEPA center opens new healthcare classrooms in downtown Lebanon
WEPA Empowerment Center in downtown Lebanon held a grand opening ceremony and gave tours of the new healthcare training center on Wednesday.
Work on 2-mile addition to Lebanon Valley Rail Trail begins in 2025
Thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, work on a 2-mile section of the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail will begin in 2025.
Palmyra Borough Council proposes tax hike to meet $601,000 budget shortfall
Borough council members said they are reluctant to raise taxes, but they don’t see much more in the budget they can cut. At $601,000, the budget shortfall will translate to an additional $18 per month for the average homeowner.
North Lebanon Township approves Hearthside Phase 1, advertises budget
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisor unanimously agreed to approve the first phase, or 29 lots, of the Hearthside Estates final land development plan at its meeting Monday.
Lebanon Transit introduces former CFO as authority’s new executive director
Lebanon Transit introduced its new executive director at the Oct. 30 meeting of the agency’s board of directors.
South Annville Township supervisors advertise 2025 budget: no new taxes
The 2025 South Annville Township budget will be voted on in December following last-minute updates made at the November meeting.
Annville Free Library director announces departure within months of taking post
The Annville Free Library is searching for a new library director after Dylan Fye’s resignation, with his last day set for Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Bipartisan bill to boost nonprofits’ fundraising abilities stalls in Pa. House
Pennsylvania lawmakers did not vote on a proposal that would let the state’s nonprofits accept cashless payments for raffle ticket sales.
Jury hears opening statements and testimony in trial for fatal shooting
Prosecutors say Juan Delgado murdered Jean Ortiz as he sat on his front porch, due to a family feud. Defense attorney claims someone else was the shooter.
Lebanon County officials conduct U.S. Senate election recount, mandated audit
Lebanon County election officials conducted two state-mandated requirements for the Nov. election, including an audit and a recount for the contested U.S. Senate race.














