Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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County officials approve mail-in ballot for primary; ballots to be mailed this week
About 7,000 mail-in ballots are expected to be used in the upcoming 2023 municipal primary election on May 16.
Commissioners approve equipment purchases for district attorney’s office
The district attorney’s office received permission from county commissioners to purchase four items to assist in their investigative work.
How a Pa. city manager allegedly stole thousands of taxpayer dollars with virtually no oversight
Authorities say Herm Suplizio, the politically connected manager of DuBois, stole more than $600,000 from public accounts. He now faces sweeping corruption charges.
Jonestown Borough Council approves mayoral letters in support of NLFES
The Jonestown Borough Council unanimously approved mayoral letters to the state and federal legislature in support of North Lebanon Fire and Emergency Services (NLFES) at Tuesday’s meeting.
Shapiro’s proposed Pa. State Police fund saves road dollars but raises accountability concerns
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to stop diverting money meant for road and bridge repairs to the Pennsylvania State Police by creating a new fund with dedicated revenue.
Here’s a look at the details of Cornwall’s proposed $49,000 A/V upgrade
The Cornwall Borough Council is considering a $49,057.78 A/V upgrade to its meeting hall. Here’s our detailed breakdown on the proposal.
Supporters hope Pa.’s new legislature will embrace open primaries, but at least one big hurdle remains
Pennsylvania excludes over a million voters from participating in its partisan primaries, something advocates hope could change this year.
Gap releases April mortar, artillery, and hand grenade training schedules
If you hear rumblings from northern Lebanon County this month, worry not – it’s probably just the Gap.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of April 3
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Fire companies make case for funding; flag lack of payment for I-78, I-81 calls
Volunteer fire companies look for predictable funding to stay open – especially those who receive no money for interstate calls.
1 year since tragic line of duty death, Lebanon remembers Lt. William Lebo
On the one year anniversary of Lt. William Lebo’s line of duty, the Lebanon City Police Department retraced his daily commute on their way to a solemn ceremony at City Hall, where Lora Lebo was presented with a posthumous Medal of Honor for her late husband’s service.
Pa. faces a shortage of benefits workers as health coverage for thousands is on the line
The offices that help Pennsylvanians keep their Medicaid benefits are facing persistent vacancies and a heavy workload. Advocates and staff fear people could lose coverage as a result.
Campaign finance, lobbying reform still receiving little attention in Pa. legislature
When it comes to money in politics, Pennsylvania has some of the laxest laws in the country, while its rules for lobbyists are looser than many other states.
Crime, taxes, housing, streets: Lebanon mayor updates on 2023 State of the City
Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello concentrated on issues of everyday concern to city residents when she gave her annual State of the City Address to about 150 guests at the Hebron Banquet Hall on Wednesday, March 29.