Packages for candidates interested in running in the spring 2023 municipal primary election are now available at the Lebanon County Bureau of Elections.
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Jonestown Borough launches app to to help residents stay informed, engaged
In late 2022, Jonestown Borough launched a new cross-platform mobile app designed to make it easier for borough residents to stay informed and engaged with local happenings.
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Gebhard, Diamond are top GOP members on state gaming oversight committees
Lebanon County legislators state Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) and state Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) have been tapped to serve in leadership positions for the GOP on the committees that oversee the commonwealth’s Gaming Control Board.
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You’re invited! A free ‘How Harrisburg Works’ event on Pennsylvania special elections
Two days after critical special elections are held in Allegheny County, Spotlight PA will host a free event explaining how these contests work and why they matter.
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Pa. takes over troubled mortgage relief program from contractor after complaints, backlogs
Officials in Pennsylvania have temporarily halted applications for mortgage, utility, and tax relief as they make the transition.
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Michael Schroeder will announce his bid for county commissioner on Wednesday
Democrat Michael Schroeder will announce a run for Lebanon County Commissioner in a press conference on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
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Some Pa. courts are excluding probation officers from requirements under police misconduct law
The decision further undermines the effectiveness of a program once lauded as a national model and championed by Gov. Josh Shapiro when he was attorney general.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of January 30
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Lebanon hosts statewide fire chiefs’ meeting, shows off new equipment
Statewide fire chiefs convened in Lebanon last week for a three-day conference to learn, discuss legislation, and network at city sites.
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Bret Fisher named Lebanon city police chief; Eric Sims promoted to captain
Lebanon City Police Captain Bret Fisher was officially named chief of the force in a press conference at Lebanon City Hall on Friday, Jan. 27.
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‘There’s no blueprint’: Pennsylvania state senator prepares to give birth amid legislative turmoil
Amanda Cappelletti is set to make history as the first state senator to give birth in office, joining just 5 percent of state lawmakers nationwide who are mothers of kids under 18.
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North Cornwall planners unanimously approve Sheetz land development plan
Wednesday, the North Cornwall Planning Commission unanimously conditionally approved a preliminary/final land development plan (LDP) for a new Sheetz location at 2150 W. Cumberland St.
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Tax caps leave many Pa. municipalities with few ways to raise revenue
Pennsylvania municipalities that lack home rule charters are unable to increase a variety of taxes beyond limits set by a state law from the 1960s, according to a new report.
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How Pennsylvania homeowners can apply for mortgage and utility assistance
The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund can help people who fell behind on mortgage and utility bills because of the pandemic — but be prepared for a monthslong wait.
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Hopes of bipartisan cooperation give way to complete deadlock in the Pa. House
With Pennsylvania’s state House likely deadlocked until next month, Republicans argue, Democrats wait, and constitutional amendments languish.
