The lawsuit alleges troopers used excessive force and that the State Police attempted to “thwart public oversight” of the December 2020 killing.
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Lebanon City Council honors the late Richard A. Bleistine for his service
Lebanon City Council took time from its regular business Monday evening to honor the memory of former councilman Richard A. Beistine, who died in February.
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Broken ‘compassionate release’ rules strand Pa.’s sickest prisoners as costs to taxpayers soar
There is bipartisan agreement that it’s too hard for people serving life in prison to get out when they are aging and ailing. But two proposals to change that face an uncertain future.
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Ex-county detective, city police chief, hired as interim chief in Middletown
Former Lebanon City police chief and Lebanon County Detective Daniel Wright will become Middletown’s interim police chief starting April 4.
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Pa. Republicans eye greater control over redistricting in response to new political maps
The proposals directly oppose the wishes of advocates who have for years pushed to remove elected officials from the process and give the power to average Pennsylvanians.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 28
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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North Lebanon Township places restrictions on new solar & wind farms
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors met Monday to discuss topics solar and wind energy, paving project bids, and other business.
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State Rep. Sue Helm decides not to seek reelection in the 104th legislative district
The 104th District currently covers a small portion of Lebanon County, although new district maps will shift the district entirely into Dauphin County.
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Kim Maurer found guilty of first-degree murder for death of 12-year-old stepson
After six days of trial, a jury of seven women and five men needed only 45 minutes on Tuesday to convict 37-year-old Kimberly Maurer of first-degree murder and seven other charges resulting from the death of her 12-year-old stepson, Maxwell Shollenberger.
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What makes a political map fair?
Lawmakers and courts differed on how — and whether — to define and uphold “partisan fairness” when reviewing electoral maps.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 21
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Commissioners move to upgrade county’s public safety radio system
Lebanon County commissioners took two major steps on Thursday to upgrade the county’s obsolete public safety radio system.
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Colebrook Road roundabout to receive final topsoil & seeding starting today
The roundabout added last year at the intersection of Rocherty Road and Route 241 (Colebrook Road) will receive its final touches this week.
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Pennsylvania Air National Guard opens new 17K SF training facility at the Gap
A new 17,000 SF building at Fort Indiantown Gap has replaced several World War II-era structures, providing a new modern multi-purpose training facility for the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
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Judge admonishes Pa. State Police for response to request seeking email, phone records
The rare public records lawsuit centers on whether data held by the agency’s cell phone provider must be turned over in response to a state Right-to-Know request.