The annual Union Canal Day fundraiser allows the park’s overseers to maintain it year to year.
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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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.
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Cornwall-Lebanon school board to take out $50,000,000 in bonds for renovations
The Cornwall-Lebanon school board unanimously agreed to adopt a Parameters Resolution to work with PFM Financial Advisors, with plans to enter a 2026 bond series not to exceed $50,000,000, during its monthly meeting April 20.
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Cornwall P&Z recommends regional zoning with S. Lebanon, W. Cornwall
Cornwall Borough’s planning commission unanimously recommended that council pursue regional zoning with neighboring municipalities to address concerns that a proposed warehouse ordinance could violate Pennsylvania’s Fair Share Doctrine.
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LCRPD withdraws police coverage offer to Myerstown, council member resigns
Myerstown Borough Council announced that the Lebanon County Regional Police Department has withdrawn its offer of coverage to the borough during its monthly meeting April 14.
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Cornwall-Lebanon board hears financing plan for Cedar Crest HS renovations
The Cornwall-Lebanon School District Board of School Directors reviewed a financing plan for Cedar Crest High School renovations totaling approximately $50 million at its April 13 workshop, with a vote on a parameters resolution expected April 20.
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Swatara Township to seek base repairs on Werner Road
The Swatara Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to advertise and prepare a bid packet for base repairs on Werner Road at its monthly meeting Thursday.
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Millcreek Township supervisors promote police Sgt. Terry Katzaman to chief
The Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to promote Sergeant Terry Katzaman to chief following an executive session at its monthly meeting April 8.
