The annual Union Canal Day is the product of careful organization by dedicated volunteers.
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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Myerstown council to meet with Regional Police Commission to consider coverage
Myerstown Borough Council chair Park Haverstick II announced Tuesday that the Lebanon County Regional Police Commission has agreed to meet with representatives of council in discussion of possible coverage of the borough.
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Cornwall Borough Council hears resident concerns on stormwater runoff, traffic
Cornwall Borough Council heard resident concerns regarding runoff from a local development and traffic at its monthly meeting Monday.
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Police and local officials gather to honor officers fallen in the line of duty
Tuesday morning, police officers from various departments attended a solemn service for fallen police officers both in Lebanon County and the country at large.
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CLSD breaks ground on high school additions and stadium renovations
Officials from Cornwall-Lebanon School District held dual groundbreaking ceremonies Monday for expansions to Cedar Crest High School and its stadium facilities, with completion expected by August 2026.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
GAF partners with community to revitalize Myerstown sports courts
Saturday, volunteers came together to prepare Myerstown recreation area’s basketball court, tennis courts, and pathways to be painted with epoxy-modified acrylic.
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North Cornwall Township approves North Cornwall Commons apartment building
The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a land development plan for lot 20 of North Cornwall Commons, a five-story, 104-unit apartment building during a meeting Tuesday.
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Cornwall Planning Commission fields Rexmont Subdivision questions
The Cornwall Borough Planning and Zoning Commission heard questions from residents regarding the subdivision planned near the intersection of Iron Valley Drive and Rexmont Road at its monthly meeting Monday.
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East Hanover Township plans to remove traffic impact fees
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to advertise an ordinance eliminating traffic impact fees at its monthly meeting April 28.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lebanon Family Health Services unveils self-service kiosk for medical supplies
Lebanon Family Health Services (LFHS) held a ribbon-cutting for a health kiosk located outside its location at 615 Cumberland Street Thursday morning.
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Day one of fantasy festival draws thousands to Lebanon Valley Mall
The Forged Fantasy Faerie Festival drew crowds to the Lebanon Valley Mall Saturday, day one of the two-day event.
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North Lebanon Township denies Tunnel Hill Road zoning amendment request
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected a request by Tunnel Hill Road LLC to rezone a parcel from general commercial (C2A) to high-density residential (R2) at its monthly meeting Monday.
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Three GOP candidates for Lebanon mayor outline visions at public forum
Wednesday night, Republican mayoral candidates Sherry Capello, Damian Vargas and Sharon Zook participated in a candidates night forum at City Hall.
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Drunken Smithy brings renaissance-style festival to Lebanon Valley Mall
This weekend, the Drunken Smithy is hosting the first annual Forged Fantasy Faerie Festival at the Lebanon Valley Mall.
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LCCTC reviews program technical evaluation
The Joint Operating Committee for the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center reviewed the results of its 2024/2025 program technical evaluation at its monthly meeting Tuesday, April 15.
