An ongoing lawsuit spotlights Pennsylvania’s vexing system for safeguarding vulnerable older adults from potential fraud and other conflicts when they are declared legally incapacitated.
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Fort Indiantown Gap will host Homeland Security field training exercises
Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania’s only live-fire and maneuver military base, will host a field training exercise for Homeland Security Investigations Rapid Response Teams on April 25, 2023.
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North Lebanon Township supervisors approve Escambia zoning amendment
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to approve Ordinance #2-2023 rezoning the Escambia property at 1675 Grace Ave. from rural residential (RR) to residential density one (R1) at Monday’s meeting.
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Gov. Dick forest management plans again draw scrutiny of board by friends group
Clarence Schock Park’s Board of Directors and members of Friends of Governor Dick agree on one thing: They want what’s best for Governor Dick Park.
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Pa. primary election 2023: Everything you need to know about requesting, filling out, and returning your mail ballot
If you want to vote by mail in Pennsylvania’s 2023 primary election, you must apply by 5 p.m. May 9.
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Cornwall Iron Furnace to mark 50 years since the closing of Cornwall Ore Mine
It’s been 50 years since the Cornwall Ore Mine, an industry that dominated Lebanon County industry for more than two centuries, ceased operations.
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Why Pennsylvania courts won’t be a part of this year’s budget hearings
Lawmakers are holding hearings to dig into the budget ahead of the June 30 deadline. For the fourth year in a row, judicial officials won’t be required to appear.
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Expecting more than $1 billion in opioid settlement money, Pa. grapples with policing versus treatment
Gov. Josh Shapiro has touted the money as “specifically earmarked for treatment,” but some counties want to hire more police officers and bolster drug task forces.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of April 17
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Pa. Medicaid reenrollment: What you need to know to keep your health insurance or find other options
After three years of guaranteed Medicaid coverage, Pennsylvanians in the program have to reenroll in the next year or risk losing their insurance. Here’s what you should know.
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Without explanation, Duane Trautman confirms retirement as Lebanon fire chief
Lebanon Fire Chief Duane Trautman has retired from his position as the city’s top firefighter, effective March 30, after being placed on paid leave earlier that month.
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Pa. primary election 2023: A basic guide to vetting candidates for school board, judge, and more
Local candidates with a lot of direct power over Pennsylvanians’ daily lives will appear on the May 16 primary ballot. Here are some tips to learn more about them.
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Pa. Election Day 2023: A complete guide to the May 16 primary, including how to vote, find your polling place, understand mail ballots, and more
Democrats and Republicans will consider a number of races during Pennsylvania’s primary election on May 16, while other voters may have contests to consider depending on where they live.
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S. Londonderry supervisors commend Officer Jared Zimmerman for FOP award
The South Londonderry Board of Supervisors recognized Officer Jared Zimmerman at Tuesday’s meeting following his receipt of the Lebanon County Fraternal order of Police Lodge #42 Officer of the Year Award.
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City of Lebanon Authority, Cornwall Borough trade words over rate increase
The City of Lebanon Authority published an open letter on April 5 clarifying that its 2023 price increase was 3 percent, as opposed to the 10 percent previously suggested at Cornwall Borough Council meetings.