Two ELCO students were recognized Thursday for placing second and third in the national SCHOTT Innovation Challenge, earning gift cards and a tour of the company’s South Lebanon Township facility.
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 Cornwall awards paving project
The North Cornwall Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to award Pennsy Supply with the 2026 paving project with a low bid of $465,302.65 at its meeting Tuesday.
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Cornwall P&Z talks phase one of ‘The Knoll at Iron Valley’ subdivision
Cornwall Borough Planning and Zoning Commission discussed phase one of Cornwall Properties’ “The Knoll at Iron Valley” at its monthly meeting Monday, no action taken.
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MamaJuana Lounge & Restaurant offers vibrant nightlife, dining
MamaJuana Lounge & Restaurant in Lebanon has grown from a BYOB club in 2017 into a full-service Dominican and Puerto Rican restaurant and nightclub, with owner Esmailin Peña planning further expansions.
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East Hanover approves Kreider Farms expansion, table Jonestown Rd. rezoning
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors approved a Kreider Farms development plan and tabled a rezoning ordinance for a Jonestown Road parcel following resident pushback at its monthly meeting Monday.
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Clear skies greet Umbrella Walk honoring fallen Lebanon officer Lt. William Lebo
Clear skies greeted participants of Lebanon City’s fourth annual Umbrella Walk on Tuesday, an event honoring Lt. William Lebo, who was killed responding to a call on March 31, 2022.
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Lebanon County, Western Lebanon County Regional PDs consider merger
The governing commissions for both Lebanon County Regional Police Department and Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department expressed willingness to move forward with a merger at an informational public meeting March 31. If further regionalization is pursued, it could occur as early as 2027.
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Heidelberg supervisors vote to advertise paving project, approve solar plan
Heidelberg Township supervisors took action Tuesday on road paving, a solar project, building demolition costs, and several other municipal matters at their monthly meeting.
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Lebanon County, W. Lebanon County regional police consider merger
The Lebanon County Regional Police Department and the Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department will hold a meeting Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m. at the North Cornwall Township municipal building to discuss a potential merger.
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Myerstown council workshop considers chicken ordinance, police options
Myerstown Borough Council discussed expanding chicken-keeping rules and securing a police coverage contract at its March 25 workshop, and separately agreed to cancel this year’s Easter Egg Hunt due to insufficient preparation time.
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Large trucks could be banned from part of Chestnut Street in North Cornwall
North Cornwall Township supervisors moved Tuesday to address a recurring traffic safety problem by advancing a proposed truck length restriction at the intersection of West Cumberland Street and Chestnut Street.
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CLSD board approves $12.6M site plan for middle and high school campus
The Cornwall-Lebanon School District board unanimously approved contracts Monday to move forward with $12.6 million in site improvements at its middle and high school campus, including a new access road, turf athletic field and maintenance facility.
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North Lebanon Township approves $395K in road paving, oil and chip bids for 2026
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors approved a slate of measures Monday, including road improvement bids, a fuel contract, a subdivision plan, and an intermunicipal agreement with North Annville Township.
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Swatara Township turns to oil and chip treatment as paving costs rise
Rising road maintenance costs are pushing Swatara Township toward oil and chip treatments over traditional paving, as supervisors voted to seek bids for three roads while also weighing a $100,000 base repair on Werner Road.
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Millcreek Twp. seeks bids for paving, oil and chip projects amid rising costs
Facing rising paving costs and limited liquid fuels funding, Millcreek Township supervisors moved Wednesday to solicit bids for two road projects, reserving the right to reject offers if prices come in too high.
