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- Palmyra Borough bans amusement arcades in central business district
- City receives $1 million for parking garage
- Fort Indiantown Gap expands drone, counter-drone training opportunities
- South Lebanon Township holds public hearing on CDBG project
- Gray areas of Sunshine Act apparent in West Lebanon Twp. executive sessions
- South Londonderry grants waiver request for proposed subdivision
- Pastor Luis Hernandez plans church campus at former Lebanon Merchandiser site
- Lebanon city to open 1976 bicentennial time capsule Monday
- Richland Borough Council hears updates on well delay
- West Cornwall declines to participate in multi-municipal zoning initiative
- Myerstown council advertises revised rental license ordinance
- Cornwall Borough issues boil water advisory after E. coli detected (Updated)
- Cornwall Borough Council approves preliminary Boyd Street warehouse plan
- Cornwall Historical Alliance to unveil plans for 198-acre Freeman Farm
- City of Lebanon Authority asks customers to conserve water
- N. Annville splits cost of new fire tanker, cracks down on Valley Glen trespassers
- Palmyra family seeks public’s help in finding son, 24, missing since March
- Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of July 17 to July 19
- Mount Gretna Borough Council approves Route 117 parking restriction
- 30 days to fill PASD vacancies begin once resignations are accepted, super says
- From unsure to sure thing: Falcons’ Isaiah Zimmerman lands on Army
- Infantry recon squads conduct ‘ghillie wash’ training at Fort Indiantown Gap
- Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of July 13
- Who Knew? Twists and turns for the Horseshoe Pike
- Swatara Township plans for residential forest update, data center ordinance
- S. Annville authorizes solicitor to draft zoning ordinance to regulate data centers
- Greble Road closure, sidewalk project drive Bethel Twp. supervisors meeting (Updated)
- Millcreek Township approves zoning amendment on solar energy systems
- Blotter: Robberies, theft, fireworks citations, DUIs, pedestrian struck
- Union Township warehouse project advances despite water runoff concerns
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Weekend Forecast: Temps in the 80s, storms Saturday afternoon into overnight
Here’s your Lebanon County Weather weekend forecast for Friday, July 17, to Sunday, July 19. Sponsored by Jono Ace Hardware.
Gray areas of Sunshine Act apparent in West Lebanon Twp. executive sessions
West Lebanon Township commissioners said two meetings in 2025 and 2026 were executive sessions, but some topics discussed may not have qualified for closed-door treatment under the Sunshine Act.
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Lebanon County Job Listings: July 17
Palmyra First UMC is seeking an organist/accompanist.
Public notice of project application pending
American Towers LLC is proposing to increase the height of an existing telecommunications tower from 131.9’ to 155’ at 170 Cocalico Road, Robesonia, Lebanon County, PA, Tax Parcel Number 24-2401487-364578-0000.
Pastor Luis Hernandez plans church campus at former Lebanon Merchandiser site
Big plans are in the works for the former Merchandiser building in Lebanon.
Lebanon city to open 1976 bicentennial time capsule Monday
A time capsule buried 50 years ago during America’s bicentennial celebration will be opened at Lebanon City Hall on July 20, with the last surviving member of the original committee on hand.
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Richland Borough Council hears updates on well delay
The Well No. 9 project in Richland continues to experience delays as contractors await materials, and water samples have failed bacteria tests multiple times. Causes for the repeated failure have yet to be determined.
West Cornwall declines to participate in multi-municipal zoning initiative
Supervisors nixed joining a Cornwall borough initiative to explore multi-municipal or joint zoning as a means of addressing development pressures shared across municipal boundaries.
What We’re Reading Elsewhere on the Web
🔗 Fire damages popular Lebanon County brewery
The fire started at Snitz Creek Brewery shortly after midnight July 11.
🔗 Mysterious corner and carving reveal Lebanon barn’s history
Barn owner Tim Auman has detailed records of the history of the property, showing a man named Felix Landis settled on the 282-acre tract in 1734.
🔗 Lebanon man still missing months after Reading kidnapping; teen charged in abduction
Police say witnesses described how Michael Petrino Jr. was ambushed, beaten and forced into a waiting car as investigators continue searching for him.
Myerstown council advertises revised rental license ordinance
In a mixed vote Tuesday, Myerstown Borough Council agreed to advertise a proposed amendment to the borough’s rental license ordinance, which would eliminate mandatory inspections. The ordinance may be adopted following a public hearing Aug. 11.
Cornwall Borough issues boil water advisory after E. coli detected (Updated)
Residents of Cornwall Borough are being urged to boil their tap water before drinking or cooking after routine testing detected E. coli at one sampling site.
Cornwall Borough Council approves preliminary Boyd Street warehouse plan
In a narrow vote, Cornwall Borough Council approved the preliminary plan for a 400,060-square-foot warehouse proposed for Boyd Street at Monday night’s borough council meeting.
Cornwall Historical Alliance to unveil plans for 198-acre Freeman Farm
The Cornwall Borough Historical Alliance will present its vision for the Freeman Farm property at two public meetings this month.
City of Lebanon Authority asks customers to conserve water
Lebanon County’s drought status could escalate to a “drought emergency” with mandatory restrictions if conditions don’t improve, the City of Lebanon Authority warned Monday.
N. Annville splits cost of new fire tanker, cracks down on Valley Glen trespassers
North Annville Township supervisors enacted a no-trespassing resolution for township-owned properties in Valley Glen and approved nearly $255,000 toward the early replacement of a fire company tanker truck with irreparable valve issues.
Palmyra family seeks public’s help in finding son, 24, missing since March
Michael and Shanni Petrino say they just want to know where their son is after he went missing in late March and six individuals were charged with his kidnapping.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of July 17 to July 19
This weekend in Lebanon County, come on out for live music performances, country night, pirate fest, and Christmas in July.
Mount Gretna Borough Council approves Route 117 parking restriction
Council approved a 90-day parking restriction along the south side of Route 117 between the tennis courts and Gettysburg Avenue, along with an ordinance pertaining to handicapped parking spaces.
Mt. Gretna Tour of Homes celebrates 40 Years with 10 unique homes, historic buildings, and outdoor art
The 40th annual Mt. Gretna Tour of Homes, a self-guided walking tour benefiting Gretna Music’s live performance programs, takes place Aug. 1 with advance tickets at $25.
30 days to fill PASD vacancies begin once resignations are accepted, super says
Palmyra Area School District’s superintendent said the 30-day clock to fill three board vacancies won’t start until resignations are officially accepted.
From unsure to sure thing: Falcons’ Isaiah Zimmerman lands on Army
Zimmerman gave his verbal pledge to the Black Knights on June 26.
Infantry recon squads conduct ‘ghillie wash’ training at Fort Indiantown Gap
U.S. Army soldiers with the recon section of the Multi-Purpose Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, conducted a ghillie wash training event on June 25.
Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of July 13
Here are food safety violations in Lebanon County for the week of July 13, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Who Knew? Twists and turns for the Horseshoe Pike
Cornwall Borough historian Bruce Chadbourne examines early roads and maps of the Cornwall estate to trace the origins of the mysterious Jackson House in his latest Lebanon Valley history installment.
Lebanon Valley Conservancy opens registration for 4th annual golf tournament
Registration is open for the Lebanon Valley Conservancy’s Aug. 31 golf tournament at Lebanon Country Club, featuring a scramble format, luncheon, and prizes.
Community invited to two free family events this summer
Making a Difference of Lebanon, PA is excited to invite the community to two free family-friendly events this summer.
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Amazing stories about Lebanon County’s past
Swatara Township plans for residential forest update, data center ordinance
Swatara Township supervisors voted to advertise an ordinance regulating data centers and revising residential forest district zoning, with potential adoption set for Aug. 13.
S. Annville authorizes solicitor to draft zoning ordinance to regulate data centers
Residents can give their input by emailing recommendations to township staff and at the planning commission meeting and the public hearing.
Millcreek Township approves zoning amendment on solar energy systems
Millcreek Township updated its solar energy zoning rules, changing setback and lot coverage requirements to make rooftop and ground-mounted systems more accessible for homeowners.
Greble Road closure, sidewalk project drive Bethel Twp. supervisors meeting (Updated)
Road closure, sidewalk project fuel Bethel Township supervisors’ meeting on Thursday, July 9.
Blotter: Robberies, theft, fireworks citations, DUIs, pedestrian struck
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
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Union Township warehouse project advances despite water runoff concerns
The Union Township Board of Supervisors approved final plans for Burkentine Builders & Sons’ PA Jonestown Steel Grid Warehouse, despite neighbors’ concerns about water runoff and driveway safety on State Route 72.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of July 13
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Pa. adopts $50.8B budget that sends more money to poorest schools, skips difficult policy questions
The plan also preserves the state’s nearly $8 billion rainy day fund by using off-budget “special” funds and accounting maneuvers.
In search of rustic relaxation and live arts? Try Mt. Gretna
Spotlight PA talked to a resident and a worker about how to spend a day in Mount Greta. The bucolic borough boasts hiking and bike trails, arts programming, and beloved ice cream.
Three arrested after naked child found walking on Swatara Township road
A 5-year-old boy was found naked in the middle of a Swatara Township road Thursday morning, leading state police to a nearby home where they discovered squalid living conditions and three adults now facing child endangerment charges.
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