In President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020, the Chesapeake Bay Program would see its budget reduced by 90%.
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CCHS student wins 1st prize in state contest to create suicide prevention PSA
A Cedar Crest High School student won first prize in the 60 second video category for this year’s Prevent Suicide PA PSA Contest for Youth Suicide Prevention
Pennsylvania AG announces investigation into Sunoco’s Mariner East II
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced yesterday that his office has opened an investigation into Mariner East II.
New peak for snow geese at Middle Creek, live stream delights many
The party’s back on at Middle Creek this week with a new season peak for snow geese.
City of Lebanon to resume street sweeping in two weeks
The City of Lebanon will resume street sweeping on Monday, March 25.
Nominations due soon for 2019 primary
Tuesday is the last day to circulate and file nomination petitions for the 2019 elections.
PA Turnpike approves $2m Pittsburgh-Philly hyperloop study
Could a hyperloop someday pass through Lebanon County?
Lebanon High School to pilot new, more relaxed dress code starting Monday
On Monday, Lebanon High School will launch a pilot dress code policy that is expected to improve educational outcomes.
Is snow geese season at Middle Creek over? “Only time will tell”
The snow goose population at Middle Creek has declined precipitously this week, with the count yesterday just a fifth of what it had been this weekend.
Turning back the clock on Daylight Saving Time
Launched during World War I as an attempt to save energy, DST has outlived its usefulness, so I have drafted legislation to permanently place Pennsylvania on Eastern Standard Time.
County faces lawsuit over alleged unauthorized deduction of union dues following SCOTUS decision
Four Lebanon County employees have filed a federal complaint against the county and Teamsters Local 429 for unauthorized deductions of union dues from their paychecks.
A grand jury is investigating Energy Transfer over Mariner East
Secret grand jury proceedings are underway in Chester County regarding Energy Transfer LP’s management of the Mariner East pipeline project.
Lebanon County Conservation District tree & plant sale sows seeds of change
If you enjoy the outdoors and the idea of keeping it as pristine as possible, then you should be aware of the Lebanon County Conservation District.
Rep. Russ Diamond wants state to consider ditching Daylight Saving
Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) wants the state to consider abolishing daylight savings time.
Snow goose population at Middle Creek hit new peak over weekend
The snow geese population at Middle Creek topped out over the past few days around 105,000 birds, the highest population seen so far this season.