The effect of redistricting on local elections won’t be tested until voters go to the polls and the results of the next race are tallied. Some politicians believe the new maps will work in their favor; others aren’t so sure.
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Former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane arrested for DUI
Kane, who resigned after a tumultuous first term that ended in several convictions, will be charged this week, according to Scranton police.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 14
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Top Pa. drug official denies blame for botched medical marijuana guidance, but her claims don’t add up
The leader of a state agency that failed to clarify rules around addiction treatment and medical marijuana — an action that had serious consequences — continued to deny blame while speaking before state lawmakers this month.
The 4 reasons the Pa. Supreme Court picked the winning congressional map
The majority highlighted traditional redistricting criteria and partisan fairness as reasons why the court picked a map submitted by a group of Pennsylvanians from among more than a dozen proposals.
South Londonderry board approves waivers for Holiday Inn Express on 322
South Londonderry Township’s Board of Supervisors met Tuesday and discussed business including plans for a Holiday Inn Express, the police department’s body camera policy, and a proposed Campbelltown Park Pavilion.
Cornwall Democrat takes aim at state House seat in Lebanon’s 101st District
Catherine “Cavi” Miller, who ran a campaign to be Cornwall’s mayor last year, has announced her bid to take Frank Ryan’s seat in the state House.
Pa. Supreme Court weighs future of state’s popular mail voting law
A group of Republican lawmakers — some of whom voted for the law — now say no-excuse mail voting requires a change to the Pennsylvania Constitution.
PRL will replace ore crusher building, expand Navy manufacturing operations
Cornwall-based PRL, Inc, will expand its radiographic testing operations by replacing the former “Loading Pocket” building on its campus, once used as part of mining operations at the Cornwall Iron Banks.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 7
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Gap releases March training schedule
If you hear rumblings from northern Lebanon County this month, worry not – it’s probably just the Gap.
Waning signups for Pa. child care program could forecast weak economic recovery
Experts and advocates fear the decline in Child Care Works enrollment is a sign the pandemic has forced low-income families to prioritize home care over earning a paycheck.
Grants approved, coroner’s report received at new County Commissioner’s first meeting
Grant approval, the coroner’s annual report, and board reorganization were all part of the Lebanon County commissioners’ first meeting following Mike Kuhn taking office to complete the remainder of the late Bill Ames’ term as commissioner.
A complete guide to Pennsylvania’s redistricting court challenges
There are pending legal challenges against the congressional and legislative maps, which were redrawn this year to account for population changes identified by the census.
Lebanon City Council tackles pre-move housecleaning, Southwest Park upgrades
The city is on track for an early May move to its new headquarters in the old Harrisburg Area Community College building in the 700 block of Cumberland Street.