Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Commissioners discuss park concerns, approve change order for 911 Center
In their recent meeting, county commissioners discussed needed repairs and improvements at Monument Park, approved change orders for the county’s new 911 Center costing just under $119,733, and honored Anna Devine for her 36 years of service with the county.
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Bad blood, technicalities, and complicated code bills keep the Pa. budget in limbo
The PA budget is still at an impasse due to process technicalities and tension between Gov. Shapiro, the House, and the Senate.
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Jonestown Borough postpones park improvement project until spring 2024
At Wednesday’s meeting, the Jonestown Borough Council unanimously agreed to reject the $120,899 bid from Construction Master Services for the George H. Kaufman Community Park playground improvement.
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After Shapiro reverses position on school vouchers, Pa. House passes a budget and Senate cries foul
The PA House has passed a budget plan, after Gov. Josh Shapiro pledged to veto a private school voucher program. Senate Republicans say it’s a betrayal.
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Pa. Gov. Shapiro says he will scrap school vouchers in end-run on Senate Republicans
School choice vouchers will be cut from the Pennsylvania budget in a new plan under negotiation with Democrats.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of July 3
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Pa. legislature at budget impasse as House Democrats vow to oppose $100M for private school vouchers
Democrats who control the PA House said they would leave Harrisburg for the weekend, indicating no budget will reach the governor by the deadline.
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Debate over publicly funded private school vouchers could push Pa. budget past June 30 deadline
Republicans who control the Pa. Senate and Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, have backed a voucher proposal known as the lifeline scholarship program.
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What are Pa.’s lifeline scholarships? School choice, vouchers, and the budget debate, explained
A debate over private school vouchers could delay the PA budget. It’s part of longstanding, complicated debate over school choice.
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North Lebanon Township manager retires after 37 years
North Lebanon township manager Cheri Grumbine retires at the end of this month, as was made official at the Board of Supervisors’ June 19 meeting.
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Annville Free Library seeks local artists for contributions to fundraising project
The Annville Free Library is seeking nature-inspired artwork for a community-focused tile wall project, which is set to be a feature in the library’s upcoming expansion.
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Advocates fear some could lose their homes while waiting on backlogged mortgage relief program
To receive help, homeowners must register in a new system, which has been an obstacle for some.
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Medical marijuana law update would lift the advertising ban on Pa. doctors
A sponsor of the legislation said it would help “level the playing field” between doctors and third-party companies.
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Lebanon City Council remembers triple homicide victims; new fire chief named
The appointment of a new Lebanon fire chief highlighted last night’s monthly Lebanon City Council Meeting, which began with a somber remembrance.
