At it monthly meeting on Monday evening, Sept. 24, Lebanon City Council learned that the city’s finances are doing better than budget projections, but that it will have to pay a little more next year to keep employee pensions fully funded.
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Payment for 911 services through monthly user surcharge is in peril
State legislators are considering multiple proposals to renew and increase a surcharge on phone lines that funds 911 services, with the current funding mechanism set to expire in January.
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Top Shapiro staffer was accused of sexual harassment before resigning
Mike Vereb, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s former secretary of legislative affairs, was accused months ago by a fellow staffer of sexual harassment.
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Pa. budget chips away at $1.4B backlog for parks, forests
Pennsylvania’s latest budget gives $112 million to parks and forests, but the infrastructure backlog is $1.4 billion.
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Pa. lawmakers are still trying to finish the budget 3 months after the deadline
Hundreds of millions of dollars for the poorest schools, student mental health grants, and more are in limbo.
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Lebanon superintendent Arthur Abrom dies after nine-year battle with cancer
Lebanon School District on Monday announced the passing of longtime school superintendent Dr. Arthur Abrom.
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Clothing designer returns to her Lebanon County roots with Annville boutique
Christine Shirley, a boutique owned by Paige Sullivan, held its grand opening Sept. 23.
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The latest food safety violations in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
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Saving the land forever: Lebanon County farmland preservation program explained
Pennsylvania leads the nation in farmland preservation, with Lebanon County ranking 11th in the state for the most farms preserved and 8th in total acres conserved.
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Pa. bills to respond to Swiftie ticket woes could have unintended consequences, advocates warn
The bills would ban bots and restrict speculative ticketing, but consumer groups warn they could hurt concertgoers’ ability to buy and sell tickets on the secondary market.
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Fort Indiantown Gap hosts 12th annual March for the Fallen
Hundreds gathered in the pre-dawn hours on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Fort Indiantown Gap for the 12th annual March for the Fallen, honoring the memory and sacrifice of fallen service members.
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Blotter: Pedestrian-vehicle accident, lost firearm, sexual abuse, simple assault
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of September 25
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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911 Center construction stalled by failed factory testing of critical electrical part
Supply chain issues and failed factory testing have postponed the completion of Lebanon County’s $30 million 911 center, initially set to open later this year.
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Report: Housing availability, affordability adversely impacts county’s economy
A report presented to Lebanon County commissioners reveals a significant shortage in available and affordable housing, negatively impacting the county’s economy and growth.
