The second annual Myerstown carnival ran May 20-25, concluding with a fireworks show Memorial Day.
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.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Rain doesn’t dampen Harvey Seltzer Day as crowds celebrate Seltzer’s 124th year
Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats drew a large crowd Saturday for its third annual Harvey Seltzer Day, marking 124 years since its founding with free tours, samples, and family-friendly activities despite rain.
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ELCO unveils Veterans Memorial, honors veteran graduates
The Eastern Lebanon County school district held a dedication ceremony for a Veterans Memorial, honoring Corporal Eric Ream and Private Earl Althouse, at ELCO High School Thursday afternoon.
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North Lebanon Township finishes payments for Jay Street Wall project
North Lebanon Township is also drafting a zoning ordinance to regulate data centers, with supervisors warning it’s only a matter of time before developers target the municipality.
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CLSD board votes to advertise budget, honors Students of the Year
Cornwall-Lebanon school board approved advertising its proposed 2026-27 budget and celebrated student achievements, honoring Cedar Crest High School Students of the Year Abena Obuobisa and Tanner Zimmerman.
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Swatara Township supervisors award road repair bids
The Swatara Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to award bids for base repair on Werner Road and oil and chip treatment on Greble, Shirksville, and Pine Meadow roads at its monthly meeting May 14.
Posted inPeople & Places
Union Canal Day preserves historic park
The annual Union Canal Day fundraiser allows the park’s overseers to maintain it year to year.
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Myerstown Borough Council unanimously picks Greg Kemp for open seat
Myerstown Borough Council unanimously agreed to appoint resident Greg Kemp to an open council seat at its monthly meeting May 12.
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CLSD board hears proposed budget
The Cornwall-Lebanon School District heard the proposed 2026-2027 budget at its workshop May 11, including a potential 3.9 percent tax increase.
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North Cornwall approves Verizon cable franchise agreement
North Cornwall Township supervisors approved a Verizon cable franchise agreement and a revised land development plan for a 25-home Pinebrooke Development along Colebrook Road at their May 5 meeting.
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Cornwall P&Z hears Cornwall Properties, Elizabethtown water authority updates
Cornwall Borough’s Planning and Zoning Commission received updates on the Knoll and Boyd Street Warehouse plans and ongoing land negotiations with the Elizabethtown Area Water Authority at its May 4 meeting.
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Heidelberg supervisors accept paving bid
The Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to accept a $197,002.70 bid from New Enterprise for the 2026 paving project at its monthly meeting April 28.
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No action taken at Bethel Twp. special meeting on ambulance response times
Following resident and fire company concerns about delayed ambulance responses, Bethel Township Board of Supervisors held a special meeting Wednesday morning to discuss emergency services. No action was taken.
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North Lebanon Township advances Verizon cable contract
North Lebanon Township supervisors voted Monday to schedule a May 18 public hearing on a five-year cable franchise agreement with Verizon.
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North Cornwall Township’s new Dairy Road Pump Station set for May launch
North Cornwall Township’s new Dairy Road Pump Station, a $5.5 million project replacing a 1972 facility, is set to go online May 5 and handle nearly double the wastewater capacity of its predecessor.
