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🔗 Pa. lawmaker introduces property tax elimination plan that would hike retirement, sales levies
Rep. Frank Ryan, R-Lebanon County, on Thursday unveiled his a 314-page House Bill 13 that is the product of five years of work and pulls in the expertise of a bipartisan working group of property tax elimination advocates.
Posted inCrime & Safety
One dead after shooting near Lebanon Middle School; not random act, say police
A shooting Wednesday night, Feb. 23, in the vicinity of the Lebanon Middle School left one adult male dead, said Lebanon City Police in a press release Thursday morning, with suspects currently being developed.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Lebanon Countians help THON raise record-breaking amount For The Kids
Several Lebanon Countians were part of this year’s record-breaking philanthropic bonanza, taking part in a THON that was extra special due to the event having been virtual last year for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Developers of Lebanon Catholic site see need for new housing in Lebanon, face zoning hurdles in realizing 326-unit plan
A Lancaster-based developer has a big vision for the site of the former Lebanon Catholic School, but faces zoning hurdles that may see the development plans significantly changed prior to being realized.
🔗 “Pocket Neighborhood” gets the green light as supervisors finalize affordable housing plans
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors gave final approval to Community Homes of Lebanon County’s plan to build a “pocket neighborhood” development in a vacant tract north of East Guilford Street.
🔗 Wawa vs. Sheetz: Results from my ultimate Pa. convenience store taste-test
Lebanon native and former LebTown correspondent Asha Prihar looks into the very different offerings of Wawa and Sheetz for Philadelphia news website BillyPenn.com.
Posted inNews
Mike Kuhn to be sworn in Tuesday as Lebanon County Commissioner
Mike Kuhn will be sworn in as the latest Lebanon County Commissioner Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the Lebanon County Courthouse.
Posted inCrime & Safety
The latest food safety violations in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
🔗 This Presidents’ Day, remembering Lebanon’s links to our country’s highest elected office
Although Lebanon County hasn’t produced one (yet), we have plenty of ties to the nation’s highest elected office: The Presidency. Originally published in 2019.
Posted inNews
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of Feb. 21
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: DUIs, hit-and-run crashes, PFA violation, criminal mischief, fire activity
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
🔗 Fire damages auto repair shop in Lebanon County
An auto repair shop went up in flames Friday morning in Annville Township, Lebanon County.
Posted inNews
Mike Kuhn tapped to fill commissioner seat left vacant by death of Bill Ames
Michael J. Kuhn was unanimously selected by the Board of Judges to fill the remainder of the Lebanon County Commissioner term previously held by the late former commissioner Bill Ames.
🔗 Homeowner, dogs shot in South Annville Township
South Annville Township Police are investigating a shooting that happened on Wednesday, Feb. 16.