Jackson Township Board of Supervisors approved a $99,000 payment to Axis Stabilization for work to correct a partially collapsed wing wall on South Ramona Road bridge.
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North Cornwall Township approves utility hole modifications
North Cornwall Township Supervisors approved a bid of $35,430 by Custer Excavating for manhole installation and modifications.
Jackson Township wraps up bridge work
Construction to the East Main Avenue Bridge is nearing completion, and construction on the South Ramona Road Bridge is finished and awaiting final inspection.
Richland Borough Council addresses water project delays
Richland Borough Council addressed ongoing delays with contractors on the Well No. 9 installation at its May 12 meeting.
Retired Learjet takes on new life at Richland’s Willow Springs Dive Park
A retired Learjet has been suspended underwater at Willow Springs in Jackson Township as an underwater attraction for scuba divers to train on and explore.
Mount Gretna Borough pauses parking discussion
Mount Gretna Borough Council members are pausing discussion on potential parking changes to the State Route 117 corridor pending an in-person PennDOT consult.
Jackson Township moves to second phase of Wheatland Woods Park
The Jackson Township Board of Supervisors approved a bid of $257,121 to Woodland Contractors for the next phase of construction on the Wheatland Woods Park.
Jackson Township approves South Ramona Road detour (Updated)
Jackson Township Board of Supervisors approved a five-day road closure and detour of South Ramona Road for bridge repair work.
Richland Borough appoints new council member
Richland Borough appointed Adam Johnson to fill a seat on council left empty when Mark Brubaker resigned in February.
Mount Gretna Borough discusses potential parking changes on Route 117
Mount Gretna Borough Council discussed Route 117 parking safety and potential changes to increase safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and emergency vehicle access.
Jackson Township approves bid for oil and chip projects
Jackson Township supervisors approved a bid of $94,615.20 from Russell Standard to complete 2026 oil and chip projects.
Jackson Twp. moves ahead with South Ramona Road Bridge improvements
Jackson Township supervisors approved company contracts for improvements to bridges on South Ramona Road and East Main Avenue.
Richland Borough Council discusses Knox Box ordinance
Richland Borough Council members discussed and tabled an ordinance regarding Knox Boxes at a March 10 meeting.
Mount Gretna Borough discusses LED streetlight conversion
Mount Gretna Borough Council members discussed a forthcoming LED streetlight conversion plan at its March 9 meeting.
Jackson Township receives LUCAS devices for Myerstown First Aid Unit
The Jackson Township Board of Supervisors took action on several matters at its March 2 meeting, including transferring new CPR equipment to a local first aid unit and discussing the possible condemnation of two fire-damaged residential properties.



















