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Met-Ed owner FirstEnergy shares readiness steps in wake of grid attacks
In the wake of an apparent string of sabotage incidents at electrical substations across the country, local utility company Met-Ed shared its readiness measures for potential power grid attacks with LebTown.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of December 12
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Cost of Pennsylvania governor’s race sets new record amid ‘campaign finance arms race’
The $100 million total price tag, more than half of which was spent by Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro, underscores the state’s notoriously weak campaign finance laws.
With majority at stake, Pa. House Republicans file suit to block Democratic-scheduled special elections
If the courts side with Cutler, it would delay filling three empty, Democratic-leaning seats until at least March, with the May primary being the latest an election could be scheduled.
Wolf administration seeks to finish off the Senate GOP’s languishing 2020 election inquiry
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans requested partial Social Security and driver’s license numbers as part of a yearslong attempt to audit the 2020 election.
Almost 90% of rural Pennsylvania municipalities lack property upkeep rules
The lack of local maintenance codes can contribute to poor housing quality and less investment in areas, according to a study from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania.
Phillips will run with Bill Bering Jr. in bid for commissioner; Kuhn also to run again
Bill Bering, Jr. will run with incumbent Bob Phillips in the coming election for Lebanon County Commissioner. Bering, Phillips, and current commissioner Mike Kuhn have now all announced their intent to run in the Republican primary.
Animal cruelty foes take aim at PA puppy mills, including some in Lebanon County
The report mentions illegal kennels in 38 Pennsylvania counties, but notes that nearly half of them are in just five counties: Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York.
2023 Master Watershed Steward program open for applications
The Lower Susquehanna regional 2023 Master Watershed Steward program is now open for applications.
Pa.’s governor spends thousands on private law firms but won’t disclose why
The legal office of Pennsylvania’s governor won’t explain why it paid private law firms at least $367,500.
Commissioners approve tentative 2023 budget, avoid millage bump
Lebanon County Commissioners on Thursday approved a tentative $100.5 million county fiscal budget for 2023, which does not include a tax increase.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of December 5
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Palmyra Magisterial District Judge Carl Garver says he won’t seek third term
Palmyra Magisterial District Judge Carl R. Garver says he will not seek reelection when his second six year term in office expires on January 1, 2024.
Election deniers file Nov. 8 recount petitions in Lebanon County court
Apparently as part of an organized statewide effort, a group of Lebanon County Republicans has filed court petitions demanding a hand recount of ballots cast for governor and U.S. Senate in the Nov. 8 general election.