Both anticipated revenue and anticipiated expenditures for 2025 are at $1,322,075.
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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Pennsylvania Warhorse open house connects first responders, horses
Donna Simpson, Pennsylvania Warhorse founder and executive director, said they wanted to let people know about their new location at 1709 N. State Route 934 and the services they offer.
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Palmyra Council tries to cut down on $819,000 budget shortfall, mayor retires
The council proposed several cuts that would put a dent in the shortfall, but ultimately decided to continue the meeting’s discussion at 6 p.m. on Nov. 18.
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Mount Gretna reviews 2025 preliminary budget, plans not to raise taxes
The draft budget will not change local taxes for borough residents despite rising costs throughout the economy.
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Cedar Crest football team had best season of Lebanon County schools
The team ended 8-4 and had its first playoff win since 1997. The season ended with a 28-3 loss to Wilson.
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Lebanon Valley Family YMCA provides varied resources for the community
The Lebanon Valley Family YMCA offers workout equipment, fitness class, a pool, courts for various sports and childcare services.
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Property taxes will remain consistent in Jonestown Borough for 2025
From the first reading to the second, expected gross profit increased by about $30,000 and expected expenditures decreased about $3,000.
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Cleona Borough will repaint crosswalk, add signage to protect pedestrians
Cleona Borough Council members are considering a two-phase plan that would repaint crosswalks, add signage and later on, install signs with flashing lights to protect pedestrians trying to cross 422.
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Three new stands have opened at Lebanon Farmers Market
On The Bun, Pourable Arts and Sheepskins to Vets are some of the more recent stands that have brought products to the downtown Lebanon market.
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Book Bar opens doors for hundreds of visitors in its first soft opening
Owner Brittany Haynes said she hopes Book Bar will be a “third space” that people in the area can relax at instead of in their homes or at work.
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Lebanon-County-raised singer Laurelyn Dossett to perform, raise funds for NC
Award-winning singer-songwriter Laurelyn Dossett will perform at Pine Creek Spirits in Elizabethtown on Nov. 1 starting at 6:30 p.m. to riase funds for the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina.
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Palmyra Borough Council discusses $810,000 budget shortfall for 2025
The draft anticipates expenditures to be $1.61 million higher than revenue. Council members now have an opportunity to make adjustments, which will be discussed at the next meeting.
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New Caring Cupboard building, with 12 affordable housing units breaks, ground
Each apartment will be about 764 sq. ft. and will include a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living area. Shila Ulrich, Caring Cupboard executive director, said these units will address just “a small sliver” of the need in the area.
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Kel Lee Entertainment brings community to trivia nights at Lebanon brewery
Fasnacht said he hopes his trivia nights, which he hosts in Lancaster and Lebanon County venues, can also help local businesses get people in the doors.
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Lebanon Valley Conservancy plants 50 native trees at Quittie wetland preserve
The species included American sycamore, red alder, swamp white oak and red oak, which are native to the area and will benefit the land and the wildlife.
