Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Lebanon City Council hears budget report, mayor’s State of the City (again)
The Lebanon City Council held a brisk meeting Monday, followed by a repeat of the mayor’s 2023 State of the City address.
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North Cornwall and North Lebanon police department merger under consideration
At their April meeting, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors agreed to request a police regionalization study between North Cornwall and North Lebanon Townships.
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The Pa. legislature appears to have met a tax break it doesn’t like: one for teachers, nurses, and cops
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed a tax credit for new teachers, nurses, and cops. Republicans are skeptical.
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Republican committee chair says focus misplaced after Wetlands sign removal
Two weeks after an incident near the Wetlands in Bethel Township, Lebanon County Republican Committee chairman Bill Bova says public attention should be on the actual removal of signs and not the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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An amendment tracker and complete guide to proposed changes in Pennsylvania’s Constitution
Pa. lawmakers are pitching a lot of changes to the state constitution. Use this tracker to learn about them before they end up on your ballot.
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Cornwall Borough Council reestablishes its public works department after 2 years
The Cornwall public works department was reestablished by the Cornwall Borough Council at their April 10 meeting.
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What will Pa. House Democrats do with a majority? First, they’re moving long-stalled priority bills.
It’s the first full session week with Democrats in charge of the Pa. House. They’re moving longtime priorities.
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County will process passports, concealed gun permits during rare Saturday hours
Lebanon County will process passports and concealed gun permits during special Saturday hours to accommodate increasing demand and provide additional accessibility to residents.
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PA Chautauqua Foundation unveils plans for Soldiers Field, gets mixed reactions
The Pennsylvania Chautauqua Foundation held a public meeting Sunday to discuss the proposed plan for Soldiers Field and hear feedback from members of the community.
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Community of Lebanon Association and Lebanon Foundation merge organizations
Community of Lebanon Association and Lebanon Foundation merged in January to form Community of Lebanon Association, A Lebanon Foundation Organization.
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Bill allowing counties to process mail ballots early clears first hurdle in Pa. House
A new bill would give election officials a week to process mail ballots and make other long-sought changes. But it faces a long road to becoming law.
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Shapiro budget proposal would see state fund public defense for indigent Pennsylvanians
The $10 million proposal would be the most funding the state has ever dedicated to supporting the constitutional right to counsel.
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Switch to Pa.’s corporate filing system led to backlog and longer waits for business owners
The delays caused problems for new businesses, which need the paperwork to open a bank account, enter contracts, and more.
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‘Red flag’ laws find no favor among local lawmakers despite recent shootings
Local lawmakers polled by LebTown did not support Pennsylvania passing a “red flag law,” which would make the state eligible for millions of federal dollars to use for violence prevention aids, mental health support, and more.
