The two men, at 95 and 92 years old, swim laps in the pool five to six days a week to stay in shape and interact with the community.
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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Middle Creek unveils new wildlife viewing platform off Chapel Road
The viewing platform faces Risser’s Wetland, which commonly attracts waterfowl species like tundra swans, snow geese, multiple species of ducks, and migratory shorebirds.
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Jonestown Borough Council weighs new rules to curb park misconduct
Public sexual conduct is already illegal, but council members said explicitly prohibiting it through an updated ordinance could cover the borough if anything happens.
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Jackson Twp. hears public comments against warehouse development
Four people spoke up during the meeting to say they did not want the warehouses to be built on South Ramona Road, citing the farmland, property values, road conditions, and nearby wildlife.
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ELCO grad trains for marathons while starting teaching career at middle school
Mitchell Gray recently started a job at ELCO Middle School but is continuing his training with a goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
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Pennsylvania’s 133-year-old Chautauqua brings the movement’s ‘four pillars’
The Chautauqua movement started in New York in 1874 and traveled to Lebanon County is 1892, when the Pennsylvania Chautauqua started in Mount Gretna.
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Palmyra Borough might consider ordinance regulating skill games
A proposed ordinance in Palmyra Borough would establish new oversight of skill gaming terminals while bypassing existing zoning laws, focusing instead on public safety concerns.
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Seltzer’s celebrates local history with second annual Harvey Seltzer Day
Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats employees said the day was meant to celebrate the business’s history and give back to the community that has supported them.
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Jackson Township approves regulation for warehouses and truck terminals
An attorney representing the developers of 50 S. Ramona Road attended the public hearing prior to the vote to ask the supervisors to delay the hearing and go through the public notification process again.
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Cedar Crest Youth Lacrosse teaches athletes perseverance and teamwork
The team is only one of two youth lacrosse programs in the county, and they mostly compete against groups from Lancaster.
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LCRC-endorsed candidates in Palmyra win big in council, school board races
Two borough council incumbents lost to the slate of four candidates endorsed by the Lebanon County Republican Committee. Incumbent mayor Tom Miller beat his LCRC competition to remain in his seat.
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Polls are open in Lebanon County’s municipal primary election
Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. tonight.
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United Way of Lebanon County celebrates annual fundraising campaign
Executive director Erin Velazquez said they didn’t reach the fundraising goal of $1 million — instead raising $750,000 — but are looking to regroup for the next fundraising period starting in September.
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Union Township considers increase of supervisor pay for first time since 1997
If approved, the ordinance would raise supervisor pay from $1,875 to $3,145 per year. The change would go into effect at the start of each seat’s next term.
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Palmyra Borough’s fix of Melrose development stormwater problem stalls
The council heard a list of alternatives, but did not make a decision at the May meeting about how they will move forward.
