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.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of July 25
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Meuser says ‘yes’ vote for Respect for Marriage Act affirmed law, upheld rights
Lebanon County’s local congressman, Dan Meuser (R-9), was one of three GOP representatives for the Keystone state to vote “Yea” for the Respect for Marriage Act.
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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
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[Letter] Alexander M. ‘Sandy’ Patch, the most underrated general of World War II
“As a retired Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park, it saddened me to hear that the school’s old Donaghmore Mansion and former home of Lebanon’s most notable military family may be slated for demolition.”
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Wolf quietly steers $40 million to Pitt, Pa.’s other state-related universities
The move follows opponents of abortion access in the state House unsuccessfully attempting to block funding for the schools over Pitt’s research using fetal tissue.
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Rexmont apartment fire draws massive response on sweltering Friday morning
An early Friday morning fire in a Rexmont multi-family dwelling was extinguished without injuries by the combined effort of volunteers from over a dozen Lebanon County fire companies.
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Pa.’s unemployment trust fund is broke. The Wolf admin says a long-term fix will save taxpayers millions.
The state’s new budget pays off $42 million in debt, but backers say a bigger policy change is needed to prepare the system for future downturns.
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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.
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A beginner’s guide to requesting public records on Pa. law enforcement
Interviews with experts and an analysis of data from the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records offer tips for successfully using the state’s Right-to-Know Law.
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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.
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You’re invited! A free virtual panel on the new Pa. budget and what it prioritizes
Join Spotlight PA July 26 for a free breakdown of Pa.’s multibillion-dollar budget and how it will impact you.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of July 18
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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New Pa. budget injects $125M into private school tax credit program that lacks basic accountability
A lack of transparency baked into state law makes it impossible to determine whether the program is actually improving outcomes for students who receive tuition assistance.
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In ‘rare’ move, judge agrees to Penn State’s request to seal entire case concerning search warrants involving student victims
A judge in Centre County has sealed an entire case at the request of Penn State, a rare move that potentially violates the right to open courts guaranteed by the state and U.S. Constitutions.