The Concerned Citizens of Lebanon County, a community group fighting the ongoing Mariner East pipeline project through Lebanon County, is angry but not surprised by recent revelations about safety issues and secrecy surrounding the plan.
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Informational webinar Monday on CARES grants, recording to be made available
An informational webinar will be held next week for businesses wanting more information on the CARES Act grant application process.
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Commissioners receive election update; approximately two dozen naked ballots received so far, senders to be notified
The Lebanon County Commissioners approved Thursday changes to three polling locations and several other election-related items pertaining to the upcoming general election on Nov. 3.
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Pa. could become ‘ground zero’ for court battles on — and after — Election Day
From drop boxes to naked ballots, state and federal judges in recent weeks have waded into increasingly high-stakes battles to clarify what is legal, and what is not.
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Emergency plans fail to consider complexity of Mariner East pipelines, and those most at risk in an accident
Experts say they require specialized planning, with blueprints for how all people — especially those with disabilities — can get to safety. But Pa.’s plan is one of passing the buck.
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Along Mariner East pipelines, secrecy and a patchwork of emergency plans leave many at risk and in the dark
Despite being one of the most controversial projects in Pennsylvania history, many emergency managers and others along the route cannot confidently answer one pressing question: Are we prepared?
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No ballot yet? Don’t panic. County says to call them if you don’t have it by Friday
Haven’t received your ballot yet? County election chief asks for patience, says to call office if you don’t receive it by Friday.
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Second round of CARES Act funding opens Thursday, $2.5 million remains
Applications open Thursday, Oct. 15, for the second round of Lebanon County COVID-19 financial impact grants, with about $2.5 million in funding still available.
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Myerstown Vitality Partnership and Myerstown Borough seek developer for input on community center
The Myerstown Vitality Partnership and the Borough are seeking a developer to provide a plan for the possible re-use of the borough building as a community center.
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To jumpstart relief program, Wolf gives landlords more flexibility to collect unpaid rent
Landlords will no longer be required to forgive all payments owed in return for accepting state aid, which is capped at $750, much lower than average rent in many areas.
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Police coverage options again on the agenda for tomorrow’s Myerstown Council meeting
Still looking at options for police coverage, Myerstown Borough Council will discuss contracting for police coverage with Northern Lancaster County Regional police Department.
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Application period for Lebanon City Council vacancy extended to Monday
Applications to fill the vacancy on the Lebanon City Council will now be accepted until noon Monday.
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Pa. Republicans drop effort to create ‘election integrity’ panel with subpoena power
Alarmed state Democratic lawmakers previously called the proposal a “stealth attack” on voting.