A sketch plan presented at the meeting showed a 150,000 square-foot warehouse off of Route 72. There was no public comment related to the development, and Township Manager Brent McFeaters said he was anticipating “more resistance.”
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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 continues budget discussions, considers removing mayor’s salary
Even though the council voted last meeting to increase taxes and advertise the 2025 budget, they are still looking for things to cut from the 2025 budget.
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Mount Gretna Borough approves 2025 budget with no tax increase
The millage rate will stay consistent at 2.2352 mills for 2025 despite rising costs throughout the economy.
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Book Bar opens in Palmyra, offering books, drinks, community and events
Owner Brittany Haynes said the community response has been “overwhelming,” and she’s looking forward to organizing more events and book clubs in the future.
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Jonestown Borough will ask for more grant funding for costlier leaf vac
With the $64,800 recycling grant the borough received, the new leaf vacuum will either cost $8,000 or $22,000 depending on which one the council decides on. President Tom Keefer said he will see if additional grant money is possible or if he an negotiate the price of the leaf vac down.
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Award-winning 2015 Palmyra graduate takes coaching job with Florida Marlins
Bobby Dorta, who graduated from Palmyra in 2015, is moving from college coaching into the world of pro baseball as a baserunning coach in the Florida Marlins organization.
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Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area building new wildlife viewing platform
The new platform will be off Chapel Road and will be available to the public starting on March 1.
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Cleona Borough considers road repair plan, approves 2025 meeting calendar
Council member Samuel Wengert recommended the borough set aside about $100,000 per year to address the roads in the worst conditions over the next several years. The estimated cost of all projects would be about $650,000.
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Taxes will jump nearly 10 percent for Swatara Township residents in 2025
Township manager Jennifer Harding told LebTown in October that the tax revenue will go toward constructing a new township building and purchasing a new roadside mower.
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Palmyra Borough residents will see higher taxes, trash & sewer bills in 2025
The council voted 4-2 to advertise the 2025 budget and the 2025 Real Estate Tax Ordinance, which will set the real estate tax rate at 5.30 mills — a 1.19 mill increase from 2024.
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Lebanon County’s Rita Stima volunteers to capture and transport wild birds
Rita Stima, a lifelong resident of Lebanon County, captures and transports injured and abandoned birds to nearby rehab locations for medical attention. Her rescues have taken her to multiple Central Pennsylvania counties.
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Palmyra Borough Council proposes tax hike to meet $601,000 budget shortfall
Borough council members said they are reluctant to raise taxes, but they don’t see much more in the budget they can cut. At $601,000, the budget shortfall will translate to an additional $18 per month for the average homeowner.
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Union Township taxes to remain steady in 2025
Both anticipated revenue and anticipiated expenditures for 2025 are at $1,322,075.
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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.
