Cornwall Borough Council met for an information-only public meeting Tuesday a.m. to discuss the future of the water and sewer director position as the current administrator is set to retire this month.
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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Cornwall P&Z reviews plans for 100-home development, warehouse
The Cornwall Borough Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed plans for two Cornwall Properties plans at its monthly meeting Monday, the first for the 100-home Knoll at Iron Valley plan and the second for a 300,000 square foot warehouse by Miners Lake.
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East Hanover Township plans public meeting on agricultural zoning district
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors plans to host a public meeting at Ono Fire Hall at 7 p.m. March 31 to discuss possible changes to the agricultural zoning district.
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Dining Latino: Restaurant Latino offers healthy, fresh comfort food
Restaurant Latino, located at 42 S. 8th St. in Lebanon, has built a loyal following by offering daily-prepared Dominican cuisine and personalized service under the direction of owners Bernardo Espinal and Rosa Elena Medrano.
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Alex Stanilla releases ‘Mahoning,’ indie-rock single inspired by Ohio visit
Lebanon-based singer-songwriter Alex Stanilla released his newest single, “Mahoning,” on Feb. 25.
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Myerstown Borough Council hears public input on police coverage options, costs
Myerstown Borough Council held a public forum Saturday to gather resident input on police coverage options ranging from a one-officer local department to a regional contract, with estimated first-year costs spanning from $0 for continued state police coverage to more than $835,000 for charter membership with the Lebanon County Regional Police Department.
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North Cornwall supervisors talk lighting for 22nd Street bridge project
The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors discussed additional street lighting for the 22nd Street bridge realignment project at its meeting Tuesday.
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North Lebanon Township approves 2026 paving project for bidding
North Lebanon Township supervisors approved putting a 2026 paving project out for bid that will include repaving Heffelfinger Road and Morrissey Drive, with bids opening March 12.
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Swatara Township purchases quarter acre tract from Wenger Meetinghouse
Swatara Township supervisors unanimously approved the purchase of about a quarter-acre from Wenger Meetinghouse for $25,000, roughly half its appraised value, for a new township building that officials said is far in the future and will require extensive planning.
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Millcreek Township discusses South Mountain Road bridge replacement
Millcreek Township supervisors directed their engineer to research state grant funding that could cover a large portion of the estimated $326,000 cost to replace a deteriorating bridge on South Mountain Road.
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Myerstown Borough Council seeks applicants for vacant council seat
Following the resignation of councilwoman Stacey Hackman, Myerstown Borough Council is looking for letters of interest from residents who wish to serve the remainder of her term.
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Cornwall P&Z advances draft ordinances on data centers, camping, and blasting
Cornwall’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously agreed to pass on draft ordinances concerning data centers/solar and wind farms, camping, and blasting to council at a special meeting Monday morning.
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CLSD board approves payments, change orders for Cedar Crest campus projects
At a monthly voting session Monday, the Cornwall-Lebanon School District School Board unanimously approved several change orders and payments for the Cedar Crest High School Renovations Project.
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LVCA First Friday celebrates Black History Month with art exhibit, music
The Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts’ Black History Month exhibit features artwork highlighting lesser-known Black Pennsylvanians including civil rights activist Octavius Valentine Catto and physician Rebecca J. Cole, the first Black female doctor in the state.
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North Cornwall approves Nolt’s Garden Center, 700 E. Penn land development
North Cornwall Township supervisors unanimously approved land development plans Tuesday for Nolt’s Garden Center to add two greenhouses and for a three-unit retail development at 700 East Penn Avenue.
