The Fort Indiantown Gap police department this fall welcomed a new police chief and moved into a new, bigger station on the sprawling military base.
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Use of deadly force in May 3 shooting was ‘justified,’ District Attorney says
A deadly shooting in May was a justifiable act of self-defense, Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf announced in a statement Monday.
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Senate amends 911 surcharge bill, removes funding increase proposal
Bill to reauthorize and increase 911 surcharge funding is stripped of funding mechanism.
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Commissioners sign agreement to provide helipad access at 911 Center
New funding is flying into county coffers thanks to a leasing agreement signed by the Lebanon County Commissioners on Thursday, Nov. 16, at their biweekly meeting.
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ELCO school board member challenges Russ Diamond in state house primary (Updated)
Republican Rachel Moyer wants to represent the 102nd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and will be challenging five-term incumbent Russ Diamond in the April 23, 2024, primary election.
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State championship again eludes Palmyra in 3-1 loss to Villa Maria
The Cougars give it their all, but fall short in a 3-1 loss to Villa Maria in the PIAA Class AA title tilt at Cumberland Valley.
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Civil lawsuit for Thome’s fatal shooting by two state troopers is continued until 2024
The civil lawsuit involving the fatal shooting of Richland resident Charity Thome in March 2020 by Pennsylvania State Police troopers Jay Splain and Matthew Haber has been continued until the end of January 2024.
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N. Annville Twp. supervisors discuss roundabout, grants for fire companies
The North Annville Township Board of Supervisors heard public comment about the proposed Clear Spring Road roundabout, read the 2024 preliminary budget and adopted three resolutions to apply for grants on behalf of the Union Water Works and Bellegrove fire companies at Monday’s meeting.
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Palmyra’s yearly pursuit of PIAA gold takes familiar turn with Hershey win
The Cougars defeated Hershey 3-1 to qualify for their eighth state championship game in ten years, and tenth overall. Palmyra will play for the title on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Cumberland Valley High School.
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200+ Schaefferstown properties included in new National Register historic district
On Friday, Nov. 3, the National Park Service approved the nomination of the Schaefferstown Historic District, which has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Chick-fil-A begins demolition work on former Golden Corral off Route 72
Demolition work is now underway on the former Golden Corral situated at 1147 Quentin Road, with construction on Chick-fil-A’s first Lebanon County restaurant expected to begin in the new year.
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Annville Free Library cuts the ribbon on once-in-a-generation expansion project
The Annville Free Library officially opened its doors on Nov. 11 after a seven-year, $4.5 million expansion and renovation project, with the community rallying to provide financial support and the Christ family pledging up to $150,000 in matching funds for the remaining costs.
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Cedar Crest’s District 3 playoff run ends in Harrisburg with 54-28 loss to Cougars
Cedar Crest’s football season concluded with a 54-28 loss to Harrisburg in the District 3 6A quarterfinals, despite standout performances from senior running back Fernando Marquez and tight end Aiden Schomp.
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For ELCO, playoff loss to Twin Valley is both an end and beginning
Despite at times being over matched, the Raiders don’t go down without a fight.
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$1M bail set for armed robbery suspect who stole car before high-speed chase
Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf released details Thursday evening, Nov. 9, about an armed robbery and subsequent car theft and high-speed chase through Lebanon that took place on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
