Groups that can’t directly coordinate with political campaigns have spent $2.5 million on ads, polls, knocking on doors, and more to influence Pennsylvania’s 2022 gubernatorial election.
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Lebanon police chief Todd Breiner retires
Lebanon police chief Todd Breiner, the city’s chief law enforcement officer since 2016, has retired.
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North Lebanon Township supervisors address Walmart truck traffic concerns
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors met Monday to hear public concerns and conduct routine business.
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How well a death in Pennsylvania will be investigated depends largely on where someone dies
Rusty equipment, huge workloads, and inconsistent training are among the concerns raised in a new report about the state’s patchwork coroner system.
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Jail officials across Pa. sound alarm as mental health crisis puts people at risk, survey finds
A statewide survey of county jails by Spotlight PA and the Pittsburgh Institute for Nonprofit Journalism revealed many facilities admit they are not equipped for the growing mental health crisis.
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Last-minute no contest plea averts Lebanon homicide trial
An expected week-long murder trial in Lebanon County court was avoided Tuesday morning when the defendant entered a last-minute no contest plea to involuntary manslaughter just before opening statements were about to start.
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Lebanon learns it hasn’t withheld cops’ Medicare tax since 1985
A 1985 change in federal law that required Lebanon city to withhold Medicare tax from police paychecks appears to have gone unnoticed until a recent IRS audit uncovered the oversight.
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West Cornwall Township zoning ordinance stokes development anxiety
Residents urge public involvement in planning process; officials say new zoning code up to modern standards.
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Candidates’ Night canceled due to objections by GOP to NAACP moderator
Republicans say the organization has ties to Democratic party, is not neutral.
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Pa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on rural health care, broadband, and agriculture
The winner of the 2022 Pennsylvania race for governor will have the authority to address a wide range of issues affecting roughly 3.4 million people.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of October 17
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Replacement of 150-year-old Annville bridge completed; Syner Road reopened
The replacement of a nearly 150-year-old bridge over the Quittapahilla Creek is now open for traffic.
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Pa. Election Day 2022: A complete guide to the Nov. 8 election, including how to vote, find your polling place, understand mail ballots, and more
Pennsylvania Election Day in 2022 is Nov. 8. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know before you vote.
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Wolf administration insists undated mail ballots will be valid this November as counties proceed with caution
The U.S. Supreme Court vacated a federal ruling on undated ballots this week, but Pennsylvania’s top election official says state decisions allowing them to be counted still apply.
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Pa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on the opioid epidemic, medical marijuana, and other health issues
The coronavirus and abortion have dominated the conversation surrounding the 2022 race for governor, but the next person who holds that office will make other big health decisions.