It’s been 50 years since the Cornwall Ore Mine, an industry that dominated Lebanon County industry for more than two centuries, ceased operations.
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Why Pennsylvania courts won’t be a part of this year’s budget hearings
Lawmakers are holding hearings to dig into the budget ahead of the June 30 deadline. For the fourth year in a row, judicial officials won’t be required to appear.
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Expecting more than $1 billion in opioid settlement money, Pa. grapples with policing versus treatment
Gov. Josh Shapiro has touted the money as “specifically earmarked for treatment,” but some counties want to hire more police officers and bolster drug task forces.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of April 17
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Pa. Medicaid reenrollment: What you need to know to keep your health insurance or find other options
After three years of guaranteed Medicaid coverage, Pennsylvanians in the program have to reenroll in the next year or risk losing their insurance. Here’s what you should know.
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Without explanation, Duane Trautman confirms retirement as Lebanon fire chief
Lebanon Fire Chief Duane Trautman has retired from his position as the city’s top firefighter, effective March 30, after being placed on paid leave earlier that month.
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Pa. primary election 2023: A basic guide to vetting candidates for school board, judge, and more
Local candidates with a lot of direct power over Pennsylvanians’ daily lives will appear on the May 16 primary ballot. Here are some tips to learn more about them.
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Pa. Election Day 2023: A complete guide to the May 16 primary, including how to vote, find your polling place, understand mail ballots, and more
Democrats and Republicans will consider a number of races during Pennsylvania’s primary election on May 16, while other voters may have contests to consider depending on where they live.
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S. Londonderry supervisors commend Officer Jared Zimmerman for FOP award
The South Londonderry Board of Supervisors recognized Officer Jared Zimmerman at Tuesday’s meeting following his receipt of the Lebanon County Fraternal order of Police Lodge #42 Officer of the Year Award.
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City of Lebanon Authority, Cornwall Borough trade words over rate increase
The City of Lebanon Authority published an open letter on April 5 clarifying that its 2023 price increase was 3 percent, as opposed to the 10 percent previously suggested at Cornwall Borough Council meetings.
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Republican Committee votes to endorse Phillips & Bering in commissioner race
The Lebanon County Republican Party Committee has endorsed Bob Phillips and Bill Bering in the May primary election for the office of county commissioner.
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Cornwall Borough Council refers A/V upgrade to finance committee
Cornwall Borough Council agreed on Monday to pass on information regarding a proposed A/V upgrade to the finance committee.
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South Londonderry supervisors approve Rising Sun request for partial demolition
The South Londonderry Board of Supervisors agreed to grant conditional use for the Rising Sun to demolish part of the adjacent historic structure following a public hearing.
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Appeals court rules against ex-North Cornwall cop charged with Jan. 6 crimes
The legal victory handed to former North Cornwall police officer Joseph Fischer, charged with multiple crimes relating to the violent Jan. 6, 2021, invasion of the U.S. Capitol, has been overturned by a federal appeals court.
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Traffic officials, first responders differ on location of median barrier safety system
While all agree to high-tension median barrier cables save lives, there’s disagreement on where they should be installed.
