The Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts’ Black History Month exhibit features artwork highlighting lesser-known Black Pennsylvanians including civil rights activist Octavius Valentine Catto and physician Rebecca J. Cole, the first Black female doctor in the state.
Emily Bixler
Emily Bixler was born and raised in Lebanon and now reports on local government. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano and going for hikes.
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North Cornwall approves Nolt’s Garden Center, 700 E. Penn land development
North Cornwall Township supervisors unanimously approved land development plans Tuesday for Nolt’s Garden Center to add two greenhouses and for a three-unit retail development at 700 East Penn Avenue.
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Cornwall P&Z unanimously recommends Greg Roussey for board vacancy
After interviewing two construction managers with decades of experience, Cornwall’s Planning and Zoning Commission chose Greg Roussey for his regular meeting attendance and committee involvement since moving to the borough in 2016.
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Suzy Q’s Cafe opens at Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster
Suzy Q’s Cafe, which recently acquired a storefront inside the Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster building at 1701 Cornwall Road, held a grand opening Monday morning to much success, according to owner Suzanne Taylor.
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Lebanon County’s Uni sees shadow, forecasts six more weeks of winter
During a chilly ceremony conducted by the Union Kanaal Grundsau Lodsch #17 of Eastern Lebanon County Monday morning, Uni predicted six more weeks of winter, evidently seeing his shadow as he traversed the Tulpehocken Creek.
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Lebanon NAACP kicks off Black History Month events focused on local history
The Lebanon County NAACP is hosting multiple February events for Black History Month, including a seminar on Governor Dick, an enslaved 18th-century charcoal burner, and a screening of “The Six Triple Eight” about a Black women’s battalion in World War II.
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Heidelberg Township introduces new officials, disagrees on appointments
Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors introduced newly appointed officials at their Jan. 27 meeting, where they also announced a $100,000 state grant for developing a trailhead and parking area at Schaefferstown Park Trail.
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Local teen honored as national reserve champion by US Equestrian Foundation
Local 15-year-old Lily Allen was honored as a National Reserve Champion alongside horse Beyond Time, or Finn.
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North Cornwall Twp. adopts Cornwall-Lebanon regional comprehensive plan
North Cornwall supervisors unanimously adopted the Cornwall-Lebanon Comprehensive Plan, an advisory document shared among five municipalities in the school district that provides policy recommendations on development and zoning.
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North Lebanon hears end-of-year reports
Lebanon County Regional Police Chief Tim Knight reported Monday that the merged department reduced overtime hours to 644.75 in 2025 compared to 828.5 hours logged by the two separate departments in 2024.
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South Annville zoning board rejects sidewalk request from ‘The Grove’
The South Annville Township Zoning Hearing Board unanimously rejected a variance request Jan. 15 that would have allowed The Grove development to build sidewalks on only one side of streets in its planned 42-home subdivision.
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Lebanon County kicks off America250PA celebrations (photo story)
Lebanon County began celebrations of the nation’s 250th birthday with a rally at the Lebanon County Historical Society Saturday.
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South Annville Township approves crack sealing projects at two locations
The South Annville Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to undergo crack sealing at Old South Crossing and the Meadows at Bachman Run at its monthly meeting Wednesday, Jan. 14.
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Myerstown Borough Council waits on solicitor appointment
Following discussion on the possible appointment of a new solicitor at its reorganization meeting Jan. 5, Myerstown Borough Council opted to table action on the matter at its regular meeting Tuesday.
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Lebanon County locals represent at Sheep to Shawl competition
Lebanon County residents competed in the Pennsylvania Farm Show’s Sheep to Shawl competition Wednesday, with teams racing to transform freshly-shorn fleece into finished shawls within 2½ hours.
