The Smithsonian collection houses dozens of specimens collected in the Penryn Park area, which is now the YMCA-run Camp Rocky Creek.
Katie Knol
Katie Knol is a 2024 Penn State graduate with bachelor's degrees in journalism and political science. She has reporting experience in student-run publications The Daily Collegian and CommRadio along with NPR-affiliate stations WPSU and WITF. Born and raised in the Hershey-Palmyra area, when she isn't reporting, she can be found hanging out with her dogs and cat, baking or scrolling on TikTok.
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E. Hanover Twp. residents push back on proposed agriculture conservation zoning
The commission heard mostly negative feedback, with people worrying about additional regulations and decreasing property value. Commissioners and township staff said they will take the comments into consideration.
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Union Township Planning Commission continues to edit proposed ordinances
The planning commission continued its discussion on the updated and new ordinances, but they decided not to make a recommendation to the board of supervisors yet.
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Alden Villa owner says its future is uncertain due to pending HOA litigation
Alden Villa, the mansion in Cornwall recently renovated back to its historic standing, is facing an uncertain future due to pending litigation brought by a neighboring homeowners’ association, according to the building’s owner, Harvey Turner.
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Ongoing research uproots knowledge about enslaved worker Governor Dick
By scouring thousands of pages of documents, Kathy Lindert is piecing together the lives of Cornwall Iron Furnace’s enslaved workers, including Governor Dick.
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PASD to explore settlement options on partially built administration building
The board didn’t make a final decision regarding the district administration building, but they agreed 5-4 to explore settlement options for the in-construction building.
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State Senate challenger Clovis Crane holds campaign launch, asks for support
Challenger Clovis Crane said he’s counting on grassroots support, door-knocking, and word-of-mouth to unseat incumbent Republican Chris Gebhard.
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Palmyra Borough Council commits to steady fire department apparatus funding
The annual $75,000 contribution for the next five years will go toward getting a replacement fire engine, which is estimated to cost $1.2 to $1.4 million.
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11th annual TruckTrek expands to showcase Palmyra businesses
This year’s TruckTrek will take place on May 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., but organizers are looking to expand it into a town-wide affair.
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Lebanon couple brings Dominican street food scene to South 8th Street as Bytes
Bytes Dominican Flavors started with the owners selling food they made at home, but about a year ago, they opened the brick and mortar restaurant at 27 S. 8th St.
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Lebanon school board censures member for social media comment
The board-approved resolution removed board member William Eckenroth’s committee assignments and called on him to resign his position.
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Palmyra school board hears reports on several rising 2026-27 budget requests
Rising costs are driving budget increases across most Palmyra Area School District departments for 2026-27, with transportation up 9.13% and buildings and grounds up 7.21%, though the technology budget is projected to decrease 7.84%.
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Union Township supervisors hear updates on draft ordinances
The planning commission will meet again on April 1 to continue discussing the proposed draft ordinances. They can then make a recommendation to the board of supervisors.
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Annville-Cleona approves membership-based health clinic option for staff
The membership-based service will be available for staff members enrolled in the district health care plan. The hope is that the clinic will improve employee health and productivity while reducing health care costs and absences.
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Resident urges N. Lebanon school board to cut spending in 2026-27 budget
The Northern Lebanon school board’s meeting on March 10 was short, but it included a resident’s public comment about cutting spending in the 2026-27 budget, which is still being created.
