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Shapiro admin contends taking Super Bowl tickets from group that gets state money didn’t violate governor’s own gift ban
The ban, enacted by Gov. Josh Shapiro, prevents him from taking pricey tickets from people or groups with “financial relations” with Pennsylvania.
North Lebanon Twp. supervisors plan extensive paving, bridge repair for 2023
Ten North Lebanon Streets are planned for paving this summer, following the postponement of several last year.
Unequal election policies disenfranchised Pennsylvania voters in 2022
Pennsylvania counties make their own policies on drop boxes, fixing mail ballots, and more, creating an uneven landscape that gives people additional voting options based on where they live.
The Pa. House is coming back with a Democratic majority, but don’t expect the rules stalemate to end
The chamber will return this week to focus on providing legal relief to sexual abuse survivors, but leaders are still debating what permanent rules to govern the chamber should look like.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of February 20
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Lebanon County Coroner’s office investigates fewer deaths in 2022
The Lebanon County Coroner’s Office cites fewer COVID-related death as the reason for fewer investigations in 2022. Drug-related deaths were also down over previous years.
S. Londonderry Twp. passes sewer price hike on to Mount Gretna area residents
The South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to pass on a six percent price increase to the around 200 township residents hooked up to Mt Gretna’s sewer system.
Cornwall Borough Council considers $49,000 A/V upgrade to meeting hall
Cornwall Borough Council opted to table action on a proposed A/V Professional Services update, estimated at approximately $49,000, until its next meeting on Feb. 13.
Lebanon VA Medical Center places 300+ homeless vets into permanent housing
The Lebanon VA Medical Center found permanent housing placements for more than 300 homeless veterans over 2022.
Historical society plans lecture on early celebrity chef who spent later years here
The Lebanon County Historical Society will host a free lecture about Sarah Tyson Rorer on March 19.
Top gaming regulators in Pa. met with industry lobbyists before coming out against a casino competitor
The state Gaming Control Board, which previously took no position on the legality of skill games despite casino opposition, reversed course after their meeting with Parx Casino representatives.
Thousands of migrating geese return to Middle Creek in yearly natural spectacle
It’s that time of year: tens of thousands of snow geese migrating north for the warm months are once again stopping over at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in southeast Lebanon County.
Shapiro sat courtside at a Sixers game with a donor in what his campaign called a ‘political meeting’
A spokesperson for Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro wouldn’t say who paid for the pricey tickets, but said the expenses will be reported as an in-kind campaign contribution.
Lady Falcons raise $3,000 for Ronald McDonald House of Central PA
The Lady Falcons went to the line for a local charity – and raised $3,000 in the process.