The ordinance includes an amended definition of amusement arcades, saying they are commercial establishments that provide amusement devices and/or games of skill or chance as a principal use.
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 district asks for resumes to fill 3 board vacancies
The district is looking to fill one-third of the seats on the school board following resignations, and the next scheduled meeting has been cancelled due to not meeting a quorum.
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PASD approves steady millage, president resigns, coach comments continue
The budget outlines almost $75 million in estimated revenue and expenses for the 2026-27 school year. The millage rate will stay consistent at 18.1532 mills.
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Resident pushes back against Palmyra’s decision to amend zoning ordinance
After the council approved to amend the zoning ordinance, possibly paving the way for a controversial luxury apartment complex to move forward, a resident attended the Tuesday meeting to publicly disagree with the decision.
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Dining Latino: Lebanon’s Sabor Criollo celebrates 13 years of Puerto Rican food
Sabor Criollo “La Casa del Mofongo” at 720 Jonestown Road serves up classic Puerto Rican dishes and is looking to expand into the neighboring business space.
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Palmyra community continues to support coaches after contract non-renewal
Members of the community continued to show up and speak in support of the two wrestling coaches following last meeting’s decision not the renew their contracts for the next year.
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Palmyra approves ordinance update supported by controversial developer
Assistant borough manager Brenda Pera said the developer is interested in pursuing the project again following the zoning change.
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Cleona Borough requesting $65,000 in donations for flashing crosswalk signs
The hope is to increase pedestrian safety for people trying to cross U.S. Route 422.
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ELCO board votes 7-2 on proposed 2026-27 budget with 4.2% tax increase
District administration cited increased costs in cyber charter school funding and insurance costs, along with the planned Lebanon County CTC renovation as reasons for the potential tax increase.
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Union Township moves five ordinances to county planning for feedback
Supervisors have shared their disagreements over whether the ordinances are necessary, with two supervisors saying the updates would address inconsistencies and ambiguity in the township’s books and one supervisor saying they would restrict residents.
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Palmyra Borough faces barriers with plans for ‘Welcome to Palmyra’ sign
The steep hill of the intersection of Lingle Avenue and West Main Street might need some work before the “Welcome to Palmyra” sign can. be installed.
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Palmyra school board approves 0% tax increase, declines to renew wrestling coaches amid community backlash
Palmyra’s school board drew criticism for not rehiring its wrestling coaches after a district investigation found policy violations, while also passing a budget that holds the tax rate steady despite some members pushing for an increase.
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Northern Lebanon school board moves forward with 4.2% tax increase
If approved in June, the millage rate would increase to 18.5736 mills for homeowners.
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Annville-Cleona approves preliminary final budget with 4.2% tax increase
The final budget will be up for a vote at the June 8 school board meeting.
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K-8 Cedar Crest Youth Girls Lacrosse club teams develop athletes
The club recently expanded with a new kindergarten through second-grade team. There are over 80 kids playing across the four age groups.
