In order to foster the Newmanstown Volunteer Fire Company’s volunteer rates and ability to respond to emergencies, the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors hopes to enact both a fire tax and an incentive program to begin in 2027, and discussed the matter at its monthly meeting Wednesday.
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 Twp. supervisors continue 2026 budget review
The North Cornwall Township Supervisors continued to review the draft 2026 budget at its meeting Tuesday, looking specifically at items pertaining to public safety.
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West Lebanon commissioners vote 4-1 to pursue LSA grant for recreation facility
The West Lebanon Township Board of Commissioners agreed to apply for a $325,000 Local Share Account (LSA) grant from the state for improvements to the towship’s recreation facility at its monthly meeting Monday.
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LebTown attends read-through of Gretna Theatre’s ‘Whispers in the Dark’
Retelling folklore from Lebanon County and beyond, Gretna Theatre storytellers will guide guests through Mount Gretna’s woods as part of the Whispers in the Dark series, with 24 shows planned Oct. 9 through Oct. 18.
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Five municipalities advance regional development plan for Cornwall-Lebanon
By quorum votes, the Planning Commissions for Cornwall Borough, North Cornwall Township, North Lebanon Township, South Lebanon Township, and West Cornwall Township all agreed following a public hearing Wednesday to move forward the drafted Cornwall-Lebanon Regional Comprehensive Plan, which will next come before municipal governing bodies.
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East Hanover Township sells boom mower following replacement
Following the receipt of a new boom mower in August, East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to accept the high bid of $30,000 for the township’s old Boom Mower, which was sold on Municibid.
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Cornwall-Lebanon School District cuts the ribbon on Falcon Connector building
A year and a half after breaking ground on the 33,000-square-foot building, the Falcon Connector, bridging Cedar Crest High School and Middle School, was officially unveiled Tuesday night.
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Heidelberg Twp. approves building renovation bids $95K under estimate
The Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved interior building remodel bids at its monthly meeting Tuesday.
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East Hanover Township begins 2026 budget discussions
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors began discussions of the 2026 budget at a special meeting Monday.
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North Cornwall Commons breaks ground on fourth apartment building
Wednesday morning, Cornwall Properties officially broke ground on the fourth apartment building in North Cornwall Commons.
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Coleman Park Latin Festival pulls high first-year turnout
Saturday’s Latin Festival, the first of its kind held at Coleman Memorial Park, saw a full amphitheater, with parking scarce throughout the park.
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Swatara Township grants solar farm conditional use, but future still uncertain
RWE Clean Energy secured conditional approval for a solar installation in Swatara Township but must either challenge Bethel Township’s rejection or modify plans that currently span both municipalities.
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North Cornwall Township supervisors begin review of budget for 2026
The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors began to review the drafted 2026 budget at its meeting Tuesday.
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ABARTA starts work on $100 million S. Lebanon Coca-Cola distribution center
Wednesday morning, ABARTA broke ground on a 240,000 square-foot Coca-Cola sales and distribution facility planned for a 52-acre parcel in the Lebanon Valley Business Park.
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North Lebanon Township approves feral cat feeding for registered TNR programs
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to amend its code of ordinances to allow for the feeding of feral cats as part of a registered trap neuter release (TNR) program at its monthly meeting Monday.
