Lebanon County Commissioners on Friday morning approved a 30-day ban on open burning due to ongoing dry conditions in the region.
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New Caring Cupboard building, with 12 affordable housing units breaks, ground
Each apartment will be about 764 sq. ft. and will include a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living area. Shila Ulrich, Caring Cupboard executive director, said these units will address just “a small sliver” of the need in the area.
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Lt. Lebo is recognized posthumously with state’s Keystone First Responder Award
Lebanon city police Lt. William D. Lebo, who fell in the line of duty on March 31, 2022, was among 12 “heroic Pennsylvanians” recognized this week with the 2024 Keystone First Responder Award.
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New limits, oversight for Pa.’s medical marijuana doctors proposed in response to Spotlight PA investigation
The bill would give the Department of Health discretion on which doctors in the medical marijuana program would receive extra scrutiny.
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North Lebanon Township passes SALDO
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to pass a Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance following a public hearing Monday.
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Lebanon Valley Conservancy plants 50 native trees at Quittie wetland preserve
The species included American sycamore, red alder, swamp white oak and red oak, which are native to the area and will benefit the land and the wildlife.
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Pennsylvania high court gives voters provisional option if their mail ballots get rejected
Pennsylvania’s highest court on Wednesday said people whose mail ballots are rejected for not following technical procedures in state law can cast provisional ballots, a decision sure to affect some of the thousands of mail-in votes likely to be rejected this fall.
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Forester presents new 5-year forest management plan for Governor Dick
The Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick board of directors conducted business at its Oct. 17 meeting, including receiving a new forest management plan and announcing the resignation of one member.
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State legislators announce numerous slots-funded grants for local agencies
Local legislators on Tuesday announced several casino-funded state grant awards that will impact the Lebanon County region.
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Breaking rules intended to keep Pa.’s older adults safe is rarely met with state sanctions
Despite chronic issues, the Department of Aging has never taken punitive action against county agencies that don’t meet state standards.
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Early voting in Lebanon County available for registered voters through October 29
Lebanon County voters have one week to vote early for the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
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Former Lebanon fair queen will again represent PA in national wool contest
A former Lebanon Area Fair queen once again will represent Pennsylvania at the national Make It With Wool competition.
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How Pa.’s attorney general candidates plan to approach gun crimes and violence
Pennsylvania’s next attorney general will have the discretion to focus on gun crimes they deem important. Here’s where Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday stand.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of October 21
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Mount Gretna Borough to have AED training, start budget process
AED training for six employees will cost $45 per person, and costs will be split between the borough, the Chautauqua and the authority.
