North Cornwall supervisors unanimously adopted the Cornwall-Lebanon Comprehensive Plan, an advisory document shared among five municipalities in the school district that provides policy recommendations on development and zoning.
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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North Lebanon hears end-of-year reports
Lebanon County Regional Police Chief Tim Knight reported Monday that the merged department reduced overtime hours to 644.75 in 2025 compared to 828.5 hours logged by the two separate departments in 2024.
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South Annville zoning board rejects sidewalk request from ‘The Grove’
The South Annville Township Zoning Hearing Board unanimously rejected a variance request Jan. 15 that would have allowed The Grove development to build sidewalks on only one side of streets in its planned 42-home subdivision.
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Lebanon County kicks off America250PA celebrations (photo story)
Lebanon County began celebrations of the nation’s 250th birthday with a rally at the Lebanon County Historical Society Saturday.
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South Annville Township approves crack sealing projects at two locations
The South Annville Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to undergo crack sealing at Old South Crossing and the Meadows at Bachman Run at its monthly meeting Wednesday, Jan. 14.
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Myerstown Borough Council waits on solicitor appointment
Following discussion on the possible appointment of a new solicitor at its reorganization meeting Jan. 5, Myerstown Borough Council opted to table action on the matter at its regular meeting Tuesday.
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Lebanon County locals represent at Sheep to Shawl competition
Lebanon County residents competed in the Pennsylvania Farm Show’s Sheep to Shawl competition Wednesday, with teams racing to transform freshly-shorn fleece into finished shawls within 2½ hours.
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Cornwall Borough Council passes zoning amendment for non-listed uses
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
