Cornwall Borough Council unanimously agreed to pass an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance to govern uses not already accounted for by borough code following a public hearing Monday.
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.
Cornwall P&Z seeks solicitor review on possible ordinances
The Cornwall Planning and Zoning Commission requested guidance from the borough solicitor on multiple topics at a special meeting Monday morning, including the possibility of instituting a data center ordinance.
Swatara supervisors reorganize, discuss possible residential forest changes
Swatara Township’s Board of Supervisors met in a combined reorganization and regular meeting Monday morning, conducting routine beginning-of-year business and discussing zoning changes under consideration.
Myerstown reorganization gets heated as four new members are sworn in
Seats were full and personalities clashed at Myerstown Borough Council’s reorganization meeting Monday night as four new members took office.
East Hanover Township passes 2026 budget, speed limit ordinance
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to pass the drafted budget for 2026, with no tax increases, at its monthly meeting Monday.
Lions Club celebrates 80-year tradition of serving visually impaired residents
The Lebanon Lions Club held its 80th annual Christmas luncheon Wednesday, bringing together members and visually impaired residents who benefit from the organization’s more than $50,000 in annual donations through its partnership with Vision Corps.
CTC faces funding challenges as officials weigh four construction plans for facility
Lebanon Career & Technology Center Director Chuck Benton said he needs approval from majorities of all six school boards to move forward with proposed renovations costing up to $123.3 million to address utilities and systems that are past their expected lifecycle.
Heidelberg Township honors supervisor Ted Cromleigh after 12 years of service
Heidelberg Township supervisors thanked outgoing board member Ted Cromleigh for 12 years of service before approving 2026 tax rates with no increases and addressing several end-of-year agenda items at their December meeting.
North Cornwall Township rejects plan to relocate historic Patch Mansion
North Cornwall Township supervisors rejected moving the historic Patch Mansion to township land but offered to allow construction of a monument to Capt. Alexander Patch in Gloninger Woods Park as an alternative.
North Lebanon Township passes 2026 budget, no tax increase
North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to pass the drafted 2026 budget at its monthly meeting Monday.
Myerstown Wastewater Treatment Facility receives PRWA recognition
The Pennsylvania Rural Water Association awarded the Myerstown Wastewater Treatment Facility with its annual Wastewater System of the Year award for 2025.
Millcreek Township adopts Quality of Life ordinance to address property violations
Millcreek Township supervisors unanimously passed a Quality of Life ordinance Wednesday and approved a 2026 budget with no tax increase at their monthly meeting.
Myerstown council president delivers farewell after 14 years of service
Amidst routine end-of-year business, Myerstown Borough Council’s Dec. 9 meeting was weighted with the knowledge that four of seven council members will not return in January.
Cornwall Borough advances zoning amendment for non-considered uses
Cornwall Borough Council unanimously approved advertising a zoning amendment that would regulate previously unlisted land uses as conditional uses in specific districts, with data centers and solar farms among potential developments affected.
Cornwall debates blasting ordinance as expert questions 1,000-foot radius req
Cornwall Borough’s Planning and Zoning Commission heard concerns Monday that a draft blasting ordinance requiring property inspections and notifications within 1,000 feet of blast sites may be too strict and costly.














