North Lebanon Township supervisors unanimously agreed to advertise a draft 2026 budget that keeps the tax rate at 2.01 mills with no increases planned.
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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Millcreek Township to vote on Quality of Life ordinance, budget in December
Millcreek Township supervisors unanimously approved advertising their 2026 budget Wednesday, maintaining current tax rates with no planned increases while considering a fire tax for 2027.
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South Lebanon Elementary teacher named 2025 outstanding art educator
South Lebanon Elementary School teacher Andrea Klein was named 2025 Outstanding Elementary Art Educator of the Year by the Pennsylvania Art Education Association and recognized at an Oct. 10 luncheon.
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Myerstown Borough plans permanent speed humps on S. Locust St. for 2026
Myerstown Borough Council plans to install four permanent speed humps along South Locust Street in 2026 following a PennDOT recommendation, with the project included in the draft 2026 budget discussed at Tuesday’s meeting.
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Cornwall Borough advances proposed 2026 budget with no tax increase
Monday night, Cornwall Borough Council agreed to advertise the draft 2026 budget for adoption at its December meeting, with councilman Tom Burton opposed.
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Cornwall Elementary to widen walking path, use for vehicles during child pickup
Cornwall Elementary School is expected to open a widened parent pickup path Nov. 17 designed to keep up to 70 cars on school grounds during dismissal instead of backing up traffic on nearby roads and at Cornwall Center.
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Study recommends consolidation of fire departments across six municipalities
Lebanon County fire companies and municipal governments are reviewing a state advisory report that recommends consolidation to combat declining volunteers, rising costs and coverage gaps, though implementation depends on local leaders’ willingness to act.
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Cornwall planning board advances zoning amendment for non-considered uses
During a three-hour meeting at 10 a.m. Monday morning, Cornwall’s Planning and Zoning Commission discussed multiple drafted ordinances.
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West Lebanon Township considers Coleman Memorial Park connection
West Lebanon Township commissioners said they would consider a proposal to build a walking path connecting the township park to Coleman Memorial Park after hearing a request from park officials Monday.
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Republicans win Cornwall council races
Five Republicans won Cornwall Borough Council seats Tuesday, including four four-year positions and one two-year seat that was decided by just 16 votes.
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Double budget impasse forces SARC to operate on reserves
Lebanon’s Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center, which receives 90% of its funding from state and federal grants, has been operating on reserves since July 1 due to Pennsylvania’s budget standstill and the federal government shutdown.
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Heidelberg Twp. approves interior renovations for municipal building
Heidelberg Township supervisors unanimously approved an agreement for interior renovations of their 1977 building Tuesday, with the $264,483 project coming in $95,000 under budget estimates.
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East Hanover Township amends accessory apartment ordinance
East Hanover Township supervisors unanimously adopted a zoning ordinance updating regulations for accessory apartments, nonconforming structures and fencing at their monthly meeting Monday.
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PA Lt. Gov. Austin Davis meets with reps of Lebanon County Regional Police
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis met with local officials and law enforcement Tuesday to discuss the successful merger of North Cornwall and North Lebanon townships’ police departments into the Lebanon County Regional Police Department.
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Lebanon cuts ribbon on renovated tennis and pickleball courts at Optimist Park
Monday morning, the City of Lebanon held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for newly-renovated tennis and pickleball courts at Louser Memorial Park Southwest, or Optimist Park.
