Fort Indiantown Gap will host trainings this month that could result in increased noise levels for Lebanon County residents.
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Commonwealth Court ruling says public school funding in PA is ‘unconstitutional’
A Commonwealth Court judge has ruled that the state’s public schools funding “falls woefully short and violates students’ constitutional rights.”
Diana Carpenter running as a Democrat for Lebanon County Commissioner
South Lebanon Township resident and Cornwall-Lebanon school director Diana Carpenter is running for Lebanon County Commissioner and will appear on the May 23 primary election ballot.
S. Londonderry Historical Commission discusses Rising Sun expansion
Monday, the South Londonderry Historical Commission (SLHC) met with Alan Funck, Rising Sun owner, and Randy Wright, Hanover Engineering, to discuss the Rising Sun expansion project. The project involves the renovation of part of an historic structure and the demolition of another part.
Lebanon City Council honors Sandra Meluskey for 36 years of service
Honors for a former city council member and an updated master plan for Coleman Memorial Park highlighted Monday night’s Lebanon City Council meeting at City Hall.
New Pa. House rules expand who can file a sexual harassment complaint against lawmakers
Other changes to the chamber’s rules include less power for committee chairs and stricter regulation of constitutional amendments.
Lobbyist says she was sexually harassed by Pa. lawmaker Mike Zabel, calls on him to resign
Andi Perez, a lobbyist for Service Employees International Union 32BJ, said she shared her story to urge changes to state House ethics rules.
Pa. judges offer conflicting opinions on whether fraud evidence is needed for recount requests
Recount petitions have become an increasingly common tool for those seeking to question results, leading to delays in certification and fresh doubts about the integrity of the elections.
Mark Rozzi says he will step down as speaker of the Pennsylvania House
Rozzi, who was elected in a surprise deal engineered by Republicans, said he wanted to make way for Democrat Joanna McClinton to become the chamber’s first female speaker.
Here’s a closer look at N. Lebanon Twp.’s new sidewalk and curbing ordinance
Ordinance #1-2023 requires that landowners maintain sidewalks and curbing on their property. This includes trimming adjacent vegetation, clearing snow, and paying for repairs.
The Pa. House is getting ready to consider new chamber rules
Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D., Berks) says he will introduce chamber rules this week that would give Republicans more power to set the legislative agenda, even though they are now the minority party.
Lebanon Valley Rail Trail breaks ground on Phase 6; city trail and park underway
The completion of Phases 6A and 6B will include the John E. Wengert Memorial Park and a trail extension from Chestnut Street to South 22nd Street through Lebanon.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of February 27
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Derry Township cop campaigns to be Palmyra Magisterial District Judge
Derry Township police officer and North Londonderry Township resident Dennis Eckenrode is the third announced candidate for the vacant magisterial district judge position covering Palmyra Borough and North Londonderry, South Londonderry, East Hanover, and Cold Spring townships.
Cornwall in talks with Elizabethtown to purchase the Open Pit water supply
Amidst water and sewer price hikes from City of Lebanon Authority (COLA), Cornwall Borough Council is negotiating with Elizabethtown for possible purchase of the Open Pit.