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Here’s who has filed petitions for the 2023 municipal primary election
The Lebanon County Bureau of Elections has published a preliminary list of candidates who have filed petitions to appear on the ballot for the spring 2023 municipal primary.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 13
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Mail service in Ono suspended; future status of local post office uncertain
After the United States Postal Service failed to find a new post office location in Ono after a year’s notice, local residents have been left footing the bill for PO Boxes at the Jonestown Post Office in what may be a violation of USPS policy.
A Pa. hospital’s revoked property tax exemption is a ‘warning shot’ to other nonprofits, expert says
A Commonwealth Court judge recently revoked a Southeastern Pennsylvania hospital’s property tax exemption and denied appeals regarding three others, decisions that one expert said should serve as a “warning shot” for nonprofit facilities statewide.
Top Democrats knew about sexual harassment allegation against Pa. lawmaker in 2019
A former Democratic leader told Mike Zabel to receive treatment and attend harassment training, a caucus spokesperson said.
Jonestown Borough Council furthers block party plans
At Tuesday’s meeting, Jonestown Borough Council handled routine business including continuing plans for the 12th Annual Block Party.
Lebanon County fire & emergency services receive $550k in state grants
Lebanon County fire companies received more than a half-million dollars through the 2022-23 Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.
Determining if someone is mentally fit for trial in Pa. often traps them in the place making them worse — jail
A Spotlight PA/PINJ investigation found few state hospital beds for those with severe mental illness, ill-equipped jails, and a system so broken some defense attorneys avoid it entirely.
LCCTC pastry chef Brian Peffley named 2023 PA ProStart Educator of the Year
Lebanon County Career & Technology Center pastry chef instructor Brian Peffley was named the 2023 Pennsylvania ProStart Educator of the Year.
Retired federal agent Michael Corricelli is also running for Palmyra area MDJ post
A retired U.S. postal inspector and Air Force officer is one of four candidates for the magisterial district judge position covering Palmyra Borough and North Londonderry, South Londonderry, East Hanover, and Cold Spring townships.
Budget negotiations will determine fate of shrinking rebate program for older Pennsylvanians
The number of people eligible for rent and property tax rebates will keep shrinking due to inflation unless Gov. Josh Shapiro and the state legislature can agree on a fix.
Route 419 resurfacing project begins in Millcreek Twp., to be done by November
PennDOT contractors will begin a 1.5-mile resurfacing project on Route 419 (Main Street) in Millcreek Township on Monday, March 6.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 6
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
County sets up 3 new contracts to fight opioid addiction using settlement funds
Lebanon County commissioners awarded three contracts Thursday totaling $171,000 to fight opioid addiction, funded by opiate settlement funds from a state lawsuit against drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and its distributors.