Lebanon County plans to hire its first-ever social worker for the public defender’s office to assist indigent clients in hopes of lowering recidivism rates.
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Costs for Pa. prison system are soaring despite facility closures, putting officials in the hot seat
State prison officials want $300 million in additional taxpayer money in next year’s budget despite a declining population of incarcerated people and the closure of two facilities.
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Palmyra man sentenced to 45 months in jail for role in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
A District of Columbia federal judge on Friday, May 17, sentenced Palmyra resident Leo Brent “Zeeker” Bozell IV to three years and nine months in prison for his role in the violent Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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South Londonderry supervisors recognize National Police Week
At its May meeting, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors announced a proclamation for the dedication of National Police Week and heard updates about the police intern program and 2023 audit.
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Cornwall Borough Council hears resident concerns on code enforcements
The Cornwall Borough Council heard concerns from residents regarding code violation enforcement notices at its meeting Monday, May 13.
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West Cornwall Twp.’s purchase of West Main Street property nears settlement
West Cornwall Township’s purchase of a historic property on Main Street in Quentin is on schedule for settlement on Thursday, May 23.
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N. Annville Twp. chairman steps down for health reasons after 10 years of service
The chairman of the North Annville Township supervisors retired at the end of the municipality’s monthly meeting on Monday.
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State House adopts Rep. Schlegel’s resolution on rare disease awareness
The state House of Representatives on May 8 passed House Resolution 251, co-sponsored by Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon), designating May 2024 as ALSP Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.
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Bridge cleaning is scheduled next week on I-81 and I-78 through Lebanon County
Motorists may encounter slow patches on interstate highways 81 and 78 through Lebanon County next week as PennDOT maintenance crews clean the structures.
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Education funding boost, tax cuts on table as Pa. budget talks begin
Pennsylvania lawmakers are entering budget negotiations with a roughly $14 billion surplus. So far, they have different priorities for using it.
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Bill to rename city post office for fallen Lebanon police officer is signed into law
The post office at 101 S. 8th St., Lebanon, has been renamed the Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building in honor of a Lebanon city police officer who lost his life in the line of duty.
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Pa. dairy farmers could see financial boost from Shapiro’s proposed subsidy program
The governor’s $48.3 billion budget proposal includes $5.6 million to incentivize participation in a federal dairy risk management program.
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County MPO seeks public input on transportation improvement plans
Residents have until June 10 to comment on transportation improvement projects proposed by the Lebanon County Metropolitan Planning Organization for the next four years as well as on transportation priorities for the next 20 years.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of May 13
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Dog park, splash pad in the works at city’s Coleman and Southwest parks
LebTown recently sat down with Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello and Community and Economic Development administrator Janelle Mendoff to discuss plans for the futures of Coleman Memorial Park and Southwest Park, the city’s two largest recreational sites.
