In a rare address following an executive session by council Tuesday, Myerstown Mayor Dane Bicher warned of shifts to the media landscape and concerns about the upcoming election.
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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Two ELCO students win national SCHOTT Innovation Challenge with ideas on glass
Two ELCO students were the national winners of the SCHOTT Innovation Challenge, a nationwide challenge for high-school kids that asked them to imagine innovative uses of glass to solve current or future problems.
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West Lebanon Township appoints Jeffrey Clarke to board of commissioners
The West Lebanon Township Board of Commissioners appointed Jeff Clarke to the Board Monday following the resignation of President of the Board John Gurganus.
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North Cornwall Township awards bid for 2025 paving project
Present members of the North Cornwall Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to select Pennsy Supply’s bid of $229,620 for the 2025 paving project at their monthly meeting Tuesday.
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East Hanover Twp. supervisors to send member to hearing on trailer housing
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors agreed to send a representative to the township’s next Zoning Hearing Board meeting at its monthly meeting Monday.
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Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at third annual Umbrella Walk honoring Lt. Lebo
Police officers and members of the community came together to honor the late Lt. William Lebo during the third annual Umbrella Walk Monday.
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Heidelberg Township supervisors plan for 2025 paving
Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $307,468.60 bid from Pennsy Supply for the 2025 paving project.
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Cornwall Borough council hears from 3 candidates vying for vacant seat
Cornwall Borough Council heard speeches from three candidates looking to fill a vacancy at a special meeting March 24.
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Local musical ‘Lemonade!’ returns to Lebanon stage after decade-long hiatus
After ten years and some revision, locally-created musical Lemonade! has returned to the stage at Lebanon Community Theatre.
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Career & Technology Center board approves feasibility study consult
The board of the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center unanimously agreed to hire Fidevia Construction Management and Consulting to consult with Beers + Hoffman as they conduct a feasibility study.
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North Lebanon Township plans for paving
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to accept a bid from Pennsy Supply totaling $349,127.66 for this year’s paving project.
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Myerstown Borough Council fields short-term rental concerns
The Myerstown Borough Council heard from several residents Tuesday voicing concerns about a short-term rental property at 11 N. College St.
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Drunken Smithy adds mead hall aside axe-throwing at Lebanon Valley Mall
Saturday, the Drunken Smithy held a grand opening for a mead hall alongside existing axe-throwing and forging facilities at the Lebanon Valley Mall.
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Cornwall Borough Council looks to fill vacant seat following resignation
Following the resignation of Councilman Tony Fitzgibbons, Cornwall Borough Council plans to appoint a new member at a special meeting April 8 at 6:30 p.m.
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North Cornwall approves phases 2A and 2B of North Cornwall Commons housing
The North Cornwall Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to approve Phase 2A and 2B of the North Cornwall Commons land development plan at its meeting Tuesday.
