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Meet Chris Gebhard, Republican candidate for 48th Senate District seat
Christopher Gebhard hopes to win special election to represent the 48th District and lead fight to curtail governor’s power.
Major Pennsylvania state contractor accused of fleecing employees to pump up profits
The State College-based construction and paving company has been paid more than $1.7 billion for state projects.
Pa. lawmaker wants to compel Wolf administration to release details of wasted COVID-19 vaccine doses
The state Department of Health denied a public records request from Spotlight PA, citing a decades-old law that it has frequently used to shield the public from scrutinizing its pandemic response.
Following tough 2020, Lebanon Mayor Capello still upbeat about state of city
The unprecedented year that was 2020 was a central theme throughout Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello’s State of the City Address, the 11th of her administration, presented over Zoom on Wednesday, April 7, to Community of Lebanon Association members and their guests.
Here’s the Gap training schedule for the rest of April
Here’s the training schedule at Fort Indiantown Gap for April.
Curve realignment on Colebrook Road begins Thursday
According to PennDOT, the section of Route 241 in North Cornwall and West Cornwall townships will be closed so a contractor can realign an S-curve.
County, VA Center announce new vaccine availability for Phase 1A and 1B citizens and veterans
Over 4,000 new 1A and 1B vaccine appointments were made available at the start of the week. Veterans, their spouses, and their caregivers are also eligible for vaccination at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
The deciding vote in Pa.’s high-stakes political redistricting could be yours, if lawmakers agree
Four of Pennsylvania’s most powerful lawmakers are accepting applications to chair the redistricting commission, and advocates are hoping for independence.
Group of GOP lawmakers seek to ban Pa.’s transgender student athletes from playing women’s sports
The proposal is part of a nationwide wave of legislation advocates say has the potential to harm transgender children and adults, especially amid the ongoing pandemic.
Sean Maguire running for vacant city Magisterial District Judge post
Local teacher Sean Maguire is one of five candidates vying for a vacant Lebanon city Magisterial District Judge position at the May 18 election.
Pa. cannabis legalization remains unlikely as neighboring states go for it
For Pennsylvania to legalize cannabis, the idea would need to gain backing among the Republican lawmakers who control both the state House and Senate.
$847 million available statewide through ERAP
Under the program, households may be eligible for up to 12 months of assistance to cover past due or future rental and/or utility payments that were accrued on or after March 13, 2020.
Demand for Lebanon County CHIRP funding exceeds supply, at least for now
Slammed by CHIRP funding requests, local agency weighs options.