Over the past two months, LebTown has continued to dig into the particulars of what happened to American Legion Post 158.
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Here’s the schedule for the 2023 Memorial Day parade in Lebanon
The Lebanon Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies will be held on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Fentanyl is driving a surge in fatal overdoses in Lebanon County
Four months into 2023, county is on pace to shatter 2022 fatal overdose totals.
Jubilee holds neighbors meeting to explain plans for North Lebanon HQ
Seats were full at a public meeting for neighbors of Jubilee’s newly acquired North Lebanon Township property Tuesday. At the meeting, Jubilee CEO Ryan Newswanger unveiled plans for Jubilee headquarters to be constructed at the 420 E. Kercher Ave. property.
How Harrisburg Works: New caucuses, special election season, and the death of a bill
As Pennsylvania approaches the June 30 budget deadline, top lawmakers are busy negotiating and Capitol lips are tightly sealed about what is being discussed.
Local veterinarians worried by proposed limits on drug linked to opioid epidemic
Access to critical animal sedative used in the livestock industry concerns veterinarians if drug becomes classified as a controlled substance.
Democrats push to restore board’s power to regulate abandoned oil and gas wells
The state House panel passed a bill Tuesday that would restore the Environmental Quality Board’s ability to raise bond prices on conventional well drillers.
Lebanon City Council OKs contract adjustments with paid firefighters’ union
Lebanon City Council at its May 22 meeting unanimously approved changes to its contract with the union representing its 21 paid firefighters.
A look at the future of the Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas
No immediate plans for adding a fifth judge to the Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas despite the county’s eligibility based on population.
Proposed bill would help get billions in unclaimed property back to its owners
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity has proposed legislation that would allow Pa. to automatically return some unclaimed money to people with no action required on their part.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of May 22
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Officials advise caution navigating near the Gap during warfighter exercise
Fort Indiantown Gap is currently hosting a warfighter exercise – a validation/recertification of division and brigade levels held by the army every couple of years to assess deployment capabilities.
County Commissioners accept change orders for two local service providers
County commissioners agreed to contract amendments for two agencies, the lease of a new vehicle, and issued three proclamations at its biweekly meeting on Thursday, May 18.
Local officials, police come together to remember county’s fallen officers
As the county went out to vote last Tuesday, May 16, another vital element of our nation’s makeup was recognized in a ceremony at the Lebanon County Municipal Building – those officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice to the cause of upholding the Constitution and the laws built upon it.
How Local Government Works: Are government officials’ personal social media posts public records?
A recent decision by the Pa. Commonwealth Court established a new three-factor test to judge when social posts on public officials’ personal accounts are public records.