Volunteer fire companies look for predictable funding to stay open – especially those who receive no money for interstate calls.
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1 year since tragic line of duty death, Lebanon remembers Lt. William Lebo
On the one year anniversary of Lt. William Lebo’s line of duty, the Lebanon City Police Department retraced his daily commute on their way to a solemn ceremony at City Hall, where Lora Lebo was presented with a posthumous Medal of Honor for her late husband’s service.
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Pa. faces a shortage of benefits workers as health coverage for thousands is on the line
The offices that help Pennsylvanians keep their Medicaid benefits are facing persistent vacancies and a heavy workload. Advocates and staff fear people could lose coverage as a result.
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Campaign finance, lobbying reform still receiving little attention in Pa. legislature
When it comes to money in politics, Pennsylvania has some of the laxest laws in the country, while its rules for lobbyists are looser than many other states.
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Crime, taxes, housing, streets: Lebanon mayor updates on 2023 State of the City
Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello concentrated on issues of everyday concern to city residents when she gave her annual State of the City Address to about 150 guests at the Hebron Banquet Hall on Wednesday, March 29.
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N. Lebanon police officer lauded for work on robbery, promoted to sgt. detective
North Lebanon Police Department Gregory Behney was unanimously promoted to sergeant detective and commended for his work on a robbery at the North Lebanon Board of Supervisors’ March 20 meeting.
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Republican Sharon Zook announces run for Lebanon County Commissioner
Lebanon city resident and community activist Sharon Zook will be a candidate on the Republican ballot for Lebanon County commissioner at the May 16 municipal primary election.
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TNR advocate seeks broad solution to Lebanon County’s feral cat population
One Myerstown resident is hoping to see Trap-Neuter-Return programs go countywide.
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City of Lebanon to offer new spring leaf drop-off service starting April 10
The City of Lebanon announced that it is offering a new spring leaf drop-off service for city residents.
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Pa. primary election 2023: A complete guide to the candidates for Commonwealth and Superior Courts
During the May 16 primary election, Democrats and Republicans will vote for candidates to fill open seats on Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth and Superior Courts. The winners will face off in November.
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Pennsylvania court decision does little to clear up confusion over fixing mail ballots
Pennsylvania counties will still be able to decide whether to allow voters to fix flawed mail ballots, but election directors are worried about more lawsuits.
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City fire chief is on paid administrative leave, Lebanon officials mum on why
The Lebanon city fire chief has been placed on on paid administrative leave, but city officials aren’t saying why.
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South Londonderry Township police set $25,000 fundraising goal for new K-9 unit
The South Londonderry Township Police set a fundraising goal of $25,000 for the a new K-9 Unit after the retirement of the township’s first K-9 Rex.
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PennDOT begins clearing work for Phase 6 of the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail
PennDOT announced that it has begun clearing and digging work to prepare a corridor alongside Chestnut Street for the forthcoming Phase 6A of the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail.
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Route 419 box culvert bridge replacement to begin April 10
PennDOT announced that a box culvert replacement on Route 419 project will begin on April 10, weather permitting.