A bill designating Lebanon’s 8th Street post office in honor of city police Lt. William D. Lebo has passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Central Pennsylvania Food Bank releases Lebanon County Hunger Mapping data
After over a year of data collection, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank released its 2023 Lebanon County Community Hunger Mapping report Jan. 18.
Gov. Shapiro is pitching more funding for Pa.’s struggling transit systems
Transit systems across Pennsylvania are struggling with inflation, even as ridership rebounds from the pandemic. State lawmakers are struggling to agree on funding to help.
Local court decision halts N. Annville solar farm; one party vows to appeal
A developer’s plan for an 858-acre solar energy farm in North Annville Township suffered a setback on Jan. 26 when a local judge denied its request for a conditional use under the township’s zoning law.
N. Cornwall, N. Lebanon agree to 50/50 split for proposed regional police charter
Representatives from North Cornwall and North Lebanon townships informally agreed to a 50/50 apportionment split for the proposed regional police charter in a meeting Jan. 25.
Lebanon County Republican women’s club will host forum for GOP candidates
The Lebanon County Council of Republican Women will host its annual Republican Candidates Night on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Heisey’s Diner.
Drought watch lifted for Lebanon and other counties
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has lifted the drought watch for Lebanon County, along with seven other counties, indicating a return to normal water supply conditions.
Virtual training puts law enforcement in real-life scenarios inside a digital world
Lebanon County law enforcement officers have access to virtual reality training to experience real life scenarios in a digital world.
Lebanon County Commissioners discuss ballot drop box controversy
LebTown spoke with county commissioners Bob Phillips, Mike Kuhn, and Jo Ellen Litz about the decision to shutter the county’s drop box for the 2024 election cycle.
Isabel Drive/Route 72 intersection upgrade set to begin this spring
A $1.26-million project to ease congestion and improve safety at the Isabel Drive/Route 72 intersection, including a new traffic signal and dedicated turn lanes, is set to begin this spring, with completion expected by October 2024.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of January 29
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
3 Lebanon County competitors earned national Make It With Wool recognition
Lebanon County’s wool enthusiasts shined at the National Make It With Wool contest, with Rachel Siegel, Madison Copenhaver, and Hope Wagner bringing home honors.
Light agenda, public comment, at Lebanon City Council’s first 2024 meeting
The 2024 edition of Lebanon City Council met for the first time Monday evening to tackle a brief mid-winter agenda and hear public comment.
Thome lawsuit in fatal shooting involving two state troopers is continued again
The civil lawsuit trial involving the fatal shooting of Richland resident Charity Thome in March 2020 that was to begin Monday, Jan. 29, has been postponed again.
Proposed update to state gaming rules could offer relief to Pa.’s fire companies, nonprofits
Pennsylvania lawmakers have proposed letting nonprofits accept credit and debit card payments for small games of chance, which is currently illegal.