Monday, the Cornwall Borough Council held its monthly meeting in the municipal building’s meeting room for the first time in over a year.
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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Jonestown Borough postpones park improvement project until spring 2024
At Wednesday’s meeting, the Jonestown Borough Council unanimously agreed to reject the $120,899 bid from Construction Master Services for the George H. Kaufman Community Park playground improvement.
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North Lebanon Township manager retires after 37 years
North Lebanon township manager Cheri Grumbine retires at the end of this month, as was made official at the Board of Supervisors’ June 19 meeting.
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North Lebanon residents overflow township meeting with Jubilee concerns
Concerned citizens wrapped around the North Lebanon Township building Monday as the meeting room was packed to the brim. The topic of concern? A possible Jubilee development in the township.
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Lebanon Pride 2023 planned for Sunday
Lebanon’s Got Pride 2023 is scheduled for this Sunday, June 25, from noon to 6 p.m. on South Eighth Street from West Cumberland Street to Chestnut Street.
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Lebanon NAACP hosts third annual Juneteenth celebration
Saturday, the Lebanon County Branch 26AA NAACP hosted its third annual Juneteenth celebration in Lebanon’s Monument Park.
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South Londonderry supervisors vote to run park temporarily with reserve funds
At Tuesday’s meeting, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to temporarily lend $120,000 from the operating expenses reserve to the Campbelltown Park project.
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North Lebanon planning commission hears public concerns about Jubilee
Seating was full at the North Lebanon Township Planning Commission’s monthly meeting on Monday. Many in attendance were there to hear the commission’s take on the 420 E. Kercher Ave. Jubilee property.
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Jonestown Borough Council considers park improvement bid
At Tuesday’s meeting, the Jonestown Borough Council opted to wait to act on a bid for the George H. Kaufman Community Park playground improvement project until either their next workshop or the July meeting.
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LCCD hosts annual legislative roundtable
The Lebanon County Conservation District hosted its annual legislative roundtable Friday, June 2.
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North Cornwall planning commission recommends waiver for Chick-fil-A sidewalk, reviews land development plan
The North Cornwall Township Planning Commission discussed the planned Chick-fil-A at 1147 Quentin Road at Wednesday’s meeting.
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Memorial Day Parade marches through Lebanon [Photo Story]
Lebanon city held its annual Memorial Day Parade Monday, celebrating veterans. The parade traveled across Cumberland Street and Fourth Street.
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Jubilee holds neighbors meeting to explain plans for North Lebanon HQ
Seats were full at a public meeting for neighbors of Jubilee’s newly acquired North Lebanon Township property Tuesday. At the meeting, Jubilee CEO Ryan Newswanger unveiled plans for Jubilee headquarters to be constructed at the 420 E. Kercher Ave. property.
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North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors approves new ordinances
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved three new ordinances at Monday’s meeting. The ordinances concerns brake retarder prohibition, truck turn restrictions, and zoning variance criteria.
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Lebanon equestrians travel to North Carolina for IEA national finals
Serenity Farm and Linden Hall Equestrian Team, a team made up of girls from Lebanon, Lititz, and Bernville, qualified for one of twelve nationwide spots at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Finals, held April 27-30 in Tryon, North Carolina.
