North Cornwall Township supervisors moved Tuesday to address a recurring traffic safety problem by advancing a proposed truck length restriction at the intersection of West Cumberland Street and Chestnut Street.
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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CLSD board approves $12.6M site plan for middle and high school campus
The Cornwall-Lebanon School District board unanimously approved contracts Monday to move forward with $12.6 million in site improvements at its middle and high school campus, including a new access road, turf athletic field and maintenance facility.
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North Lebanon Township approves $395K in road paving, oil and chip bids for 2026
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors approved a slate of measures Monday, including road improvement bids, a fuel contract, a subdivision plan, and an intermunicipal agreement with North Annville Township.
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Swatara Township turns to oil and chip treatment as paving costs rise
Rising road maintenance costs are pushing Swatara Township toward oil and chip treatments over traditional paving, as supervisors voted to seek bids for three roads while also weighing a $100,000 base repair on Werner Road.
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Millcreek Twp. seeks bids for paving, oil and chip projects amid rising costs
Facing rising paving costs and limited liquid fuels funding, Millcreek Township supervisors moved Wednesday to solicit bids for two road projects, reserving the right to reject offers if prices come in too high.
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Myerstown Borough Council appoints new councilman in mixed vote
After holding public interviews of four candidates Tuesday, March 10, Myerstown Borough Council appointed Robert Fullenlove to a council seat formerly held by Stacey Hackman. Fullenlove, who will serve until the end of the term in January of 2028, acted as a councilman for the remainder of the meeting.
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Cornwall-Lebanon school board hears updates on campus renovations
The Cornwall-Lebanon School District Board of School Directors heard updates on ongoing renovations at its work session Monday.
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Cornwall P&Z forwards draft ordinances, requests changes to blasting rules
Cornwall Borough’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Monday to forward draft ordinances on data centers, solar and wind farms, and camping to council, while tabling a blasting ordinance for further revision.
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North Cornwall approves flow metering project, Meadow Lane Farms sign waiver
Funded by the 2022 American Rescue Plan Act grant, a flow metering project approved Tuesday by North Cornwall Township supervisors will include four water meters and a new manhole, with bid acceptance expected at the board’s April 7 meeting.
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Cornwall Borough Council talks water/sewer admin at special meeting
Cornwall Borough Council met for an information-only public meeting Tuesday a.m. to discuss the future of the water and sewer director position as the current administrator is set to retire this month.
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Cornwall P&Z reviews plans for 100-home development, warehouse
The Cornwall Borough Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed plans for two Cornwall Properties plans at its monthly meeting Monday, the first for the 100-home Knoll at Iron Valley plan and the second for a 300,000 square foot warehouse by Miners Lake.
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East Hanover Township plans public meeting on agricultural zoning district
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors plans to host a public meeting at Ono Fire Hall at 7 p.m. March 31 to discuss possible changes to the agricultural zoning district.
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Dining Latino: Restaurant Latino offers healthy, fresh comfort food
Restaurant Latino, located at 42 S. 8th St. in Lebanon, has built a loyal following by offering daily-prepared Dominican cuisine and personalized service under the direction of owners Bernardo Espinal and Rosa Elena Medrano.
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Alex Stanilla releases ‘Mahoning,’ indie-rock single inspired by Ohio visit
Lebanon-based singer-songwriter Alex Stanilla released his newest single, “Mahoning,” on Feb. 25.
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Myerstown Borough Council hears public input on police coverage options, costs
Myerstown Borough Council held a public forum Saturday to gather resident input on police coverage options ranging from a one-officer local department to a regional contract, with estimated first-year costs spanning from $0 for continued state police coverage to more than $835,000 for charter membership with the Lebanon County Regional Police Department.
