The board-approved resolution removed board member William Eckenroth’s committee assignments and called on him to resign his position.
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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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.
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Palmyra Borough rejects resolution encouraging limited water use
Palmyra Borough Council voted 6-1 on March 10 against a resolution encouraging voluntary water conservation during the current drought watch conditions in Lebanon County.
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Bindnagle Evangelical Lutheran Church has served Lebanon County for centuries
The original log structure was standing in 1754, and the current building was erected in 1803 to serve a growing Lebanon County population.
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Jonestown council approves baseball field agreements with American Legion
After months of back-and-forth discussion with the Jonestown American Legion, the borough council approved a list of obligations and reimbursements.
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West Lebanon Township updates residents on possible fire commission
There is no timeline for any possible merger or commission formation, but nearby townships continue to meet and discuss.
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When did the Pa. Turnpike’s Lebanon-Lancaster interchange open?
The Pennsylvania Turnpike opened in 1940, and its eastern expansion led to the Lebanon-Lancaster interchange opening in 1950 after about two years of construction.
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Palmyra approves Pine Street HVAC work after receiving additional information
After postponing the HVAC replacement decision at the first February meeting, the board approved a $2.13 million bid.
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Western Leb. Co. Regional Police gives Palmyra Borough year-end report
2025 was the first full year for the regional department working in Annville and Palmyra, and it saw 9,322 calls for service.
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The Sunshine Act: How the government must conduct public business
The Sunshine Act outlines how governments and agencies must conduct their business in front of the public. Do you know what’s required of your elected officials?
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Pine Street Elem. dealing with HVAC issues after board denies replacement
Superintendent Bernie Kepler said mechanical system work will return before the school board Feb. 26 after a failed heat pump displaced a second-grade class and a prior board vote stalled a plan to replace 58 aging units at Pine Street Elementary School.
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ELCO doesn’t pass sex-based facility-usage policy, hears report on next budget
The motion for the policy’s final approval failed after the board approved the first reading at the January meeting. This policy would have required students to use the multi-user facilities that align with their sex assigned at birth.
