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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Richland Borough Council discusses Knox Box ordinance
Richland Borough Council members discussed and tabled an ordinance regarding Knox Boxes at a March 10 meeting.
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Mount Gretna Borough discusses LED streetlight conversion
Mount Gretna Borough Council members discussed a forthcoming LED streetlight conversion plan at its March 9 meeting.
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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.
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Bridge work planned in Jackson Twp.
The Jackson Township Board of Supervisors approved plans to repair a partially collapsed wing wall on the South Ramona Road bridge, which is currently restricted to vehicles 10 tons or less.
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Richland Borough receives council member’s resignation
Richland Borough council member Mark Brubaker, who was set to serve a term through 2029, submitted his letter of resignation.
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Mount Gretna Borough looks ahead to 100th anniversary
Mount Gretna Borough Council members discussed plans to honor the borough's upcoming 100th anniversary in October.
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Jackson Township approves property for agricultural security area
Jackson Township supervisors designated 48.29 acres owned by Raymond B. and Esther Mae Zimmerman as an agricultural security area, a voluntary program that helps landowners qualify for farmland preservation.
