The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed Tuesday to pay off the remaining balance of $252,455.88 on a fire engine, using general reserve funds that will be gradually repaid from the fire services fund.
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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Developer given July deadline to fix flooding issues at Cornwall subdivision
Cornwall Borough Planning and Zoning Commission heard from residents Monday that excess stormwater runoff from the Rexmont Road subdivision has continued since concerns were voiced last month.
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East Hanover supervisors consider nonconforming use replacement
At Tuesday’s meeting, the East Hanover Board of Supervisors heard that Zook Rentals, which owns 10669 Jonestown Road, has requested a variance to be able to tear down and replace existing nonconforming uses.
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Lebanon city rededicates Veterans’ Memorial Walkway on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, the City of Lebanon held a rededication for the Veterans’ Memorial Walkway, celebrating the memory of those who have served both locally and nationally.
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Lebanon post office dedicated to fallen police officer Lt. William Lebo
The community gathered Thursday afternoon for a ceremony dedicating the Lt. William D. Lebo Post Office Building, newly named for a Lebanon city police officer who fell in the line of duty.
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North Lebanon Township supervisors reject Sheetz sidewalk waiver request
Citing safety concerns, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed not to approve a requested waiver of sidewalk requirements for the planned Sheetz at the intersection of State Route 72 and Long Lane at its monthly meeting Monday.
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ELCO students pitch barn project to boost hands-on agriculture education
ELCO students and staff asked the community to pitch into create a barn, for students to raise livestock at the school.
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Cornwall Borough PD patrolman Zachary Donmoyer honored with Lifesaving Award
Cornwall Police Department patrolman Zachary Donmoyer was honored with a Lifesaving Award at last week’s Cornwall Borough Council meeting.
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Capello secures Republican nomination
In Tuesday’s primary election, incumbent Sherry Capello secured the Republican nomination for a fifth term as Lebanon City Mayor.
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Millcreek Township approves easement for new 2,700-foot-long walking path
The Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an easement agreement for a planned walking path despite pushback from neighbors at its monthly meeting Wednesday.
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Nation’s oldest transport tunnel celebrated at 35th Union Canal Day
The annual Union Canal Day is the product of careful organization by dedicated volunteers.
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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.
