While 3,000 acres of Lebanon County farmland has been preserved over the last decade, 9,000 acres were developed.
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Candidates of color say they need more party support, financial backing to be successful in Pa.
The party machines still reigned supreme in districts designed to give candidates of color the opportunity to win, results from Pennsylvania’s May 2022 primary showed.
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Lebanon area educators address school safety issues after Ulvade shooting
The shooting in Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead has educators grappling with safety concerns.
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PennDOT to perform bridge flushing on I-78, I-81 this week
Starting Monday, June 6, and lasting through Friday, June 10, bridge flushing will be performed along segments of I-78 and I-81 in Lebanon County.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of June 6
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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County to establish transitional residence
Lebanon County is getting a transitional residence to provide housing for up to three former offenders who have been released from prison but have no place to live.
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Lebanon School District targets Aug. 15 opening for new middle school bids
The first part of Lebanon School District’s plan to address overcrowding could move from the drawing board to groundbreaking this fall if the City of Lebanon Planning Commission signs off at its June 13 meeting.
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Pennsylvania’s definition of broadband hasn’t changed in nearly 20 years
Pa. lawmakers passed up a chance to increase the speeds that qualify as broadband despite warnings that they would soon become obsolete.
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Lebanon County’s recount in Republican U.S. Senate race results in small changes
As required by state law, Lebanon County election officials have completed a recount of votes cast for U.S. Senate in the May 17 Republican primary election, and the preliminary election night totals, but not the order of finish, have changed slightly.
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Qualifying seniors can receive $24 for farmer’s market produce this summer
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides seniors with four $6 checks between June 1 and September 30 to be used at local farmer’s markets.
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An obscure state law could blunt the impact of up to $1 billion in federal funding for Pennsylvania’s broadband expansion
Federal officials want the money to benefit publicly-owned networks, but Pa. law gives phone companies a “virtual veto.”
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Medical marijuana card company draws scrutiny for using unofficial Pa. doctor listing to attract patients
Doctors said the website highlights a larger problem: medical marijuana companies operate and advertise with impunity, while doctors are silenced.
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Pennsylvania’s highest court could give cities the go-ahead to craft their own gun laws
Three distinct suits are being appealed to the state’s highest court, all arguing that cities and municipalities in Pennsylvania should be allowed to pass their own gun laws.
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Fort Indiantown Gap to host multiple training exercises throughout June
Here’s the training schedule at Fort Indiantown Gap for June.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of May 30
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.