Amidst routine end-of-year business, Myerstown Borough Council’s Dec. 9 meeting was weighted with the knowledge that four of seven council members will not return in January.
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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Cornwall Borough advances zoning amendment for non-considered uses
Cornwall Borough Council unanimously approved advertising a zoning amendment that would regulate previously unlisted land uses as conditional uses in specific districts, with data centers and solar farms among potential developments affected.
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Cornwall debates blasting ordinance as expert questions 1,000-foot radius req
Cornwall Borough’s Planning and Zoning Commission heard concerns Monday that a draft blasting ordinance requiring property inspections and notifications within 1,000 feet of blast sites may be too strict and costly.
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North Cornwall Township passes 2026 budget, waits on Patch Mansion decision
North Cornwall Township supervisors approved a 2026 budget with no tax increases Tuesday but postponed a decision on relocating the Patch Mansion to township property until more information is provided.
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United Way of Lebanon County halfway to $750,000 fundraising goal for 2025-2026
The United Way of Lebanon County announced it has raised $375,000 toward its $750,000 goal for the 2025-2026 campaign at a Dec. 4 luncheon at Hebron Banquet Hall.
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Myerstown heritage museum will display local history through artifacts
Volunteers with Myerstown Area Heritage Center and Museum are hard at work cataloging and sorting collected items into exhibits, meant to represent different parts of the area’s history.
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West Lebanon Township begins process for Coleman Memorial Park connection
West Lebanon Township commissioners unanimously authorized discussions to connect Coleman Memorial Park to the township park via a .1-mile trail, though no construction has been approved.
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Historic Preservation Trust scrambles to find location for Patch Mansion
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lebanon County is racing to relocate the mid-1800s Donaghmore/Patch Mansion before Lebanon School District demolishes it, with North Cornwall Township set to decide Dec. 2 whether to provide land for the historic structure.
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East Hanover Township board advances 2026 budget with no tax increase
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to advertise the drafted 2026 budget, with no tax increases planned, at its monthly meeting Monday.
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Lebanon’s gingerbread-themed holiday parade draws crowds despite drizzle
The Community of Lebanon Association held its annual holiday parade Saturday morning along Cumberland Street, featuring a gingerbread theme and awarding prizes across multiple categories including best float, best dance group, and best decorated emergency vehicle.
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N. Cornwall supes punt on Patch mansion vote amid unclear funding and timeline
The North Cornwall Board of Supervisors heard a request from the Historic Preservation Trust of Lebanon County to allow the Patch Mansion, now located on the former Lebanon Catholic property (owned by Lebanon School District), to be relocated onto township property at its meeting Tuesday.
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North Lebanon Twp. approves advertising 2026 budget with no tax increase
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.
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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.
