About 60 people turned out Monday night for the Lebanon City Council meeting to show their unhappiness over the July 6 killing of Gunner, the escaped dog shot by city police officers after unsuccessful attempts to restrain him with a catch pole.
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Cornwall Borough Council forms ad hoc committee to work with Byler Holdings
At a special meeting held July 22 at the Borough Office, the Cornwall Borough Council officially established an Ad Hoc Committee to work with Byler Holdings on plans for their over 400 acre property.
County to underwrite improvements at fairgrounds with $1.6M of ARPA funds
Two days before the county fair was about to launch its 2022 edition, the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center and Fairgrounds and Lebanon Area Fair both received American Rescue Plan Act funding totaling $1.6 million.Â
County officials continue to fill open workforce positions
Once down by nearly 150 positions from its approximate workforce of 700, county employment rolls have turned the tide with over 600 individuals now employed by the county.
North Lebanon Township supervisors consider modifying walking trail specs
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors met Monday to discuss topics including proposals for paving the Lenni Lenape walking trail, an updated public meeting procedure policy, and a revised fee schedule.
South Londonderry supervisors approve staff changes, advertise public hearings
The South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors discussed upcoming public hearings, staffing changes, and more at Tuesday’s meeting.
Cornwall Borough Council hears concept plans from Byler Holdings, one including a nearly 800,000-square-foot warehouse
At the Cornwall Borough Council meeting Monday, Byler Holdings presented two conceptual scenarios for their property around the Cornwall quarry, both including over 700,000 sq. ft. in warehouse space.
Online registration to be offered by county for concealed weapon permits
Registrations for concealed carry permits in Lebanon County are about to enter the digital age.
Concerns over streetlights, hiring of mayor’s son dominate council meeting
Lebanon City Council quickly polished off a short agenda at Monday’s monthly meeting, but concerns voiced by residents over new streetlights and the recent hiring of a facilities security manager stretched the proceedings to nearly an hour.
Lebanon County in good shape to spend ARPA funds by 2024 federal deadline
There’s only about $2.5 million of the $27 million received by the county through the federally funded American Rescue Plan Act that’s not yet been earmarked.
N. Lebanon Township supervisors renew insurance, consider regulating Airbnbs
At their June 20 meeting, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors general liability insurance with Bowman’s Insurance and approved the township manager to collect sample ordinances regulating Airbnbs and other short-term private home rentals.
S. Londonderry establishes pre-employment screenings for non-uniform employees
At their meeting Tuesday, June 14, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors began the process of establishing pre-employment screenings for non-uniform employees, agreed to two traffic signal resolutions with PennDOT, and adjusted the proposed rezoning text amendment for Northside Crossing.
Lebanon County to outfit probation officers with body-worn cameras
Lebanon County plans to purchase 30 body-worn cameras for its adult and juvenile probation officers, pending approval of a federal grant application to be filed in the coming weeks.
Cornwall Borough Council enters agreement with Cornwall Junction, authorizes hire of full-time officer
At Monday’s meeting, the Cornwall Borough Council accepted an agreement with Cornwall Junction, authorized the hire of a new full-time police officer, and adopted a resolution concerning zoning and inspections in the county.
County to establish transitional residence
Lebanon County is getting a transitional residence to provide housing for up to three former offenders who have been released from prison but have no place to live.