Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
News
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro affirms support for funding private school vouchers amid budget push
Citing potential decreases to public school funding, Democrats, education advocates, and unions oppose a bill that would create “lifeline scholarships.”
Safety, oversight concerns raised as Pa. lawmakers pursue billions for hydrogen hubs
Pennsylvania is trying to attract billions in federal dollars to build hydrogen hubs, but some lawmakers and environmentalists fear the state isn’t prepared to take on oversight responsibilities.
Meuser introduces bill to rename city post office after Lt. William D. Lebo
Congressman Dan Meuser (R-PA9) has introduced a bill to the United States House of Representatives that would designate Lebanon’s 8th Street post office as the “Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building.”
North Lebanon residents overflow township meeting with Jubilee concerns
Concerned citizens wrapped around the North Lebanon Township building Monday as the meeting room was packed to the brim. The topic of concern? A possible Jubilee development in the township.
Friends share views concerning Governor Dick Park during walk event with Mike Kuhn
Local residents attend hike to learn more about grassroots efforts in opposition to how Governor Dick Park is managed by its board of directors.
Man with a plan: Governor Dick Park forester highlights regeneration efforts
Governor Dick Park’s forester said he’s following a 2005 land management and regeneration plan that’s in the best interest of the long-term health of the forest, located near Mt. Gretna.
Commissioners thank Carol Davies for 32 years of service, approve contracts
At their June 15 meeting, the commissioners thanked Carol Davies, administrator of AAA, for more than three decades of service.
Tax credits for Pa. families worth billions of dollars are on the table this budget season
The Pennsylvania legislature may expand the state’s child care tax credit and create a new program for working families based on the federal earned income tax credit.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of June 19
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
South Londonderry supervisors vote to run park temporarily with reserve funds
At Tuesday’s meeting, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to temporarily lend $120,000 from the operating expenses reserve to the Campbelltown Park project.
West Cornwall Twp. municipal authority takes over Quentin Water Co. operations
The transfer of ownership of the privately held Quentin Water Company to the West Cornwall Township Municipal Authority is nearing completion.
North Lebanon planning commission hears public concerns about Jubilee
Seating was full at the North Lebanon Township Planning Commission’s monthly meeting on Monday. Many in attendance were there to hear the commission’s take on the 420 E. Kercher Ave. Jubilee property.
Pa. lawmakers ask for investigations after gaming regulators met privately with casino lobbyists
Lobbyists for Parx Casino embarked on an intense, behind-the-scenes effort to get the Gaming Control Board to abandon its hands-off stance toward a major competitor.
Pat Huggins let his light shine and the Lebanon community basked in its glow
Pat Huggins, a beloved sportswriter from the Lebanon Daily News, retired in March after serving the community for 24 years. Known for his knack for storytelling and his heart for people, Huggins’ retirement was partly due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.