More than $1 billion in federal funds are coming to Pa. to expand rural broadband but hurdles remain.
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North Lebanon Twp. supervisors approve ordinance update, discuss regional police
At Monday’s meeting, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to Ordinance #6-2023 updating the township’s code of ordinances.
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Lebanon County gas station gets federal funds for electric vehicle charging station
PennDOT has awarded $689,324 of federal funds to Love’s Travel Stops in Jonestown for the buildout of electric vehicle infrastructure.
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Trick-or-Treat in Lebanon County will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31
The Lebanon County Chiefs of Police Association and the City of Lebanon have announced that Trick-or-Treat will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Early 2024 opening targeted for new Sheetz in North Cornwall Township
Sheetz will be opening its latest location in Lebanon County in the earlier part of 2024, according to a spokesperson.
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Funding for home repairs, public defense on hold as Pa. lawmakers negotiate final budget pieces
Roughly $1.1 billion in spending is stuck in limbo as legislative leaders continue to negotiate budget-enabling code bills.
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Refund ‘in the mail’ for Ono residents charged for Jonestown post office boxes
Although Ono residents will receive a refund for post office boxes at the Jonestown post office, there’s still no resolution to having mail delivery returned to the tiny town.
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Transportation survey results outline pressing concerns on local roadways
The results of a recent statewide transportation survey are in, and a Lebanon County planning official says he is pleased with the input received from local residents.
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Borough Council seeks solutions to abandoned vehicles in Myerstown
Myerstown is seeking solutions to the problem of abandoned vehicles in the borough, which it currently does not have a means to address without a local police force.
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Governor Dick board addresses criticism in report given to county commissioners
Three Governor Dick Park board members presented a report to the Lebanon County Commissioners on Wednesday, Aug. 16, that was based on questions posed by the Friends of Governor Dick organization at a public meeting before the commissioners in April.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of August 21
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Commissioners conduct county business while also listening to local concerns
Commissioners entertain public comments, approve new union contract and pass other motions during bi-weekly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 17.
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Zoning approval needed for N. Cornwall Township medical marijuana dispensary
Bethlehem-based Keystone Releaf LLC seeks to turn the former Union Beer House at 1600 W. Cumberland Street into a medical marijuana dispensary.
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Pa. will track voting machine malfunctions under new settlement with election security groups
The Pa. Department of State has reached an agreement with advocates after they raised concerns in 2019 about a voting machine that glitched in its first year.
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New bills would let Pennsylvania local governments hire firms as managers
Advocates say allowing Pennsylvania municipalities to outsource management could improve public services while saving taxpayers money.
