Historic Schaefferstown held its annual Cherry Fair on Saturday, featuring more than 50 artisans and demonstrators as the nonprofit works to preserve and restore 18th-century sites in the community.
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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Heidelberg supervisors pay toward township building remodel
Heidelberg Township supervisors approved a $67,903.56 payment to Woodland Contractors for the ongoing remodel of the township building and voted to terminate the Warko Group as plumbing contractor over delays.
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Dining Latino: Cakes by Moraima & Café offers fresh goods and relaxing ambiance
Since opening in 2021, Cakes by Moraima & Café has offered fresh baked goods, coffee, and food in a peaceful, naturally lit storefront.
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NAACP honors scholarship recipients at Juneteenth celebration
The Lebanon County NAACP awarded three $1,000 diversity scholarships to local high school graduates at its sixth annual Juneteenth celebration Saturday.
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Cornwall-Lebanon school board approves 2026-27 budget and tax increase
The Cornwall-Lebanon School District board unanimously approved a $119.6 million budget for 2026-27 that includes a 3.9% tax increase.
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CLA announces strategic planning through Funk Construction donation
Funk Construction donated $50,000 in NAP-eligible funds to support the Community of Lebanon Association’s new five-year strategic plan aimed at revitalizing downtown Lebanon.
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N. Lebanon supervisors hear Prescott Drive/East Kercher Ave. concerns
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors heard resident concerns about the intersection of Prescott Drive and East Kercher Avenue at its monthly meeting Monday.
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Teens in summer arts program paint library windows for centennial
Tuesday afternoon, middle- and high-schoolers in the Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts’ START Art Club painted the windows of Lebanon Community Library in celebration of its 100th anniversary.
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Swatara Township supervisors advance Horst zoning map amendment
Swatara Township supervisors unanimously agreed to advertise a zoning change for two parcels behind BG’s Market from commercial to residential, potentially paving the way for about 25 townhouse-style apartments.
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Spinstock Flow Arts Festival draws performers, vendors to Coleman Memorial Park
The 12th annual Spinstock Flow Arts Festival, held at Coleman Memorial Park, brought performers, vendors, and the public together under clear, warm skies.
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Myerstown advances rental ordinance changes
Myerstown Borough Council agreed to direct solicitor Amy Leonard to draft an amendment to the residential license ordinance, with councilman Gregg Kemp opposed and all other present council members in favor, at its monthly meeting June 9.
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CLSD board preps for 2026-27 budget approval
The Cornwall-Lebanon school board heard details of the 2026-2027 budget at its work session June 8.
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Annville-Cleona school board passes 2026 budget, accepts coach resignation
The Annville-Cleona school board unanimously approved a $38.2 million budget and a 4.2% property tax increase for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Local nurse and cancer survivor initiates statewide Unity Quilt project
Inspired by her more than 55 years working as a nurse and brush with cancer, 88-year-old Carol Carpenter has dedicated herself to a statewide project to bring the community together: the Unity Quilt.
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ELCO holds first Ag Day, preps for Legacy Barn
Eastern Lebanon County School District held its first Ag Day on Saturday to educate the community about agriculture and raise support for a nearly 9,500-square-foot Legacy Barn now under construction.
