Former Lebanon doctor Samuel Rashid was sentenced to a minimum of 8 months of incarceration in the Lebanon County Correctional Facility for the sexual assault of pediatric patients between 1999 and 2001.
December 2025
đź”— Dairy farmer involved with youth ministry has faith in next generation
Faith and farming go hand-in-hand for John Kline.
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Myerstown council president delivers farewell after 14 years of service
Amidst routine end-of-year business, Myerstown Borough Council’s Dec. 9 meeting was weighted with the knowledge that four of seven council members will not return in January.
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West Cornwall Township adopts 2026 budget, advertises 2026 meeting dates
West Cornwall Township supervisors adopted a 2026 budget on Dec. 8 with no millage rate increase for the 10th consecutive year, keeping the rate at 1.25 mills.
Posted inEducation
Elementary students triumph over LVC all-stars in game show-style competition
Students from four regional elementary school participate in a fun educational program at Lebanon Valley College.
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Cornwall Borough advances zoning amendment for non-considered uses
Cornwall Borough Council unanimously approved advertising a zoning amendment that would regulate previously unlisted land uses as conditional uses in specific districts, with data centers and solar farms among potential developments affected.
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Mount Gretna Borough approves 2026 budget with 7% tax increase
The 7% tax increase will bring the borough’s millage rate to 2.4 mills and will be the first rate increase since 2015.
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Shapiro admin subpoenaed for records detailing use of public funds to upgrade gov’s private home
A GOP-led committee voted along party lines to issue subpoenas for records detailing Gov. Josh Shapiro’s use of public funds to fortify his private home following an April arson attack.
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Cornwall debates blasting ordinance as expert questions 1,000-foot radius req
Cornwall Borough’s Planning and Zoning Commission heard concerns Monday that a draft blasting ordinance requiring property inspections and notifications within 1,000 feet of blast sites may be too strict and costly.
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N. Annville Twp. supervisors approve first-ever real estate tax for fire engine
North Annville supervisors create township’s first-ever real estate tax to help fund a new fire truck as part of the 2026 budget, which was also approved at the supervisors’ Dec. 8 meeting.
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Republican Sen. Chris Gebhard seeks third term representing Lebanon County
State Sen. Chris Gebhard announced his re-election bid to continue representing the 48th District, which covers all of Lebanon County and parts of Berks and Lancaster counties.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of Dec. 12 to Dec. 14
This weekend in Lebanon County, enjoy holiday markets and cookie sales, visits with Santa, live performances, and more.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
7 soldiers from Fort Indiantown Gap selected for international competition
Seven Pennsylvania Army National Guard soldiers have earned their place in a best squad competition scheduled for March 2026 in Lithuania.
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Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority board approves 2026 budget
The board of the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority approved its 2026 budget recently that includes a $10 increase in the tipping fee—or what haulers pay to dispose of waste—to $82/ton.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Economic development group looks to provide housing units in N. Lebanon Twp.
The Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation is exploring the rezoning of 18 acres in North Lebanon Township from industrial to residential for construction of a housing development.
