From an obstacle course, to cone throwing, to speed dressing in firefighter equipment, the kids and adults who participated had many chances to take home medals and trophies during Sunday’s Fireman’s Competition.
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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Mount Gretna council hears comments about Rt. 117 parking ban discussion
The council heard from Jigger Shop owner Kyle Seyfert who said a parking ban on Route 117 would make finding spots difficult for their staff in an already busy area.
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‘It’s reflecting Lebanon County’: Volunteers clean graffitied Dinosaur Rock
The historic rock is a popular target for graffiti, but this group of volunteers is fighting back with its annual cleaning efforts.
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Union Twp. approves 10 miles of road line repainting, new speed limit sign
The township aims to get onto a three-year schedule of repainting its roads after this year’s line painting.
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Swatara Township supervisors vote to advertise Greble Road bid packet
Supervisors said they expect the bids to come in around $20,000 for the companies to do about half a mile of base repairs.
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Palmyra Borough Council hears report on struggling volunteer fire department
With the department struggling to find volunteers, the borough might have to transition to a partially or fully paid staff.
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South Londonderry supervisors approve sewer project and line painting
Township manager John Eberly said the sewer project will help save residents money on their bills due to decreased ground water infiltration.
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Jackson Twp. receives appeal for South Ramona warehouse application rejection
The supervisors heard the presentation from a representative and plan to make a decision at the next meeting.
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CASA celebrates anniversary, wants more Lebanon volunteers
CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties has volunteers who advocate for children in foster care. Lancaster County has over 100 volunteers, and Lebanon County has around 15.
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Jackson Twp. supervisors award bid for first phase of Wheatland Woods project
The first phase will include putting in walking paths and an access drive, redoing the parking lot, adding perimeter fencing, and clearing and grubbing the area. The township submitted a grant request for phase two.
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Union Twp. supervisors raise pay for board members for first time in decades
Supervisor pay will increase from $1,875 to $3,145 per year, starting at the beginning of each seat’s next term.
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36th annual Historic Old Annville Day makes debut on Lebanon Valley campus
Thousands of visitors stopped by Lebanon Valley College’s campus for the 36th annual Historic Old Annville Day on Saturday.
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Swatara Township supervisors purchase replacement tractor and mower
The tractor and mower will cost about $151,000 and will replace the township’s 21-year-old equipment. The purchase is about $120,000 cheaper than the machinery they previously considered.
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South Londonderry Township votes to switch from county tax collector service
Supervisors voted 2-1, with the no voter saying he wanted a faster way out of the contract if there was negative feedback from residents.
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Palmyra Borough hears one-year update on Western Lebanon County Regional PD
One year since the Palmyra and Annville police departments merged into the Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department, the force has responded to almost 9,000 calls and conducted over 2,000 traffic stops.
