The original log structure was standing in 1754, and the current building was erected in 1803 to serve a growing Lebanon County population.
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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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.
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Replica Liberty Bell set to travel to all Lebanon County Schools
The bell has already visited Cornwall-Lebanon schools, which struck up conversations about history as the country’s 250-year anniversary approaches this summer.
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Annville-Cleona school board requests $1.86 million grant for leaky school roof
If the district receives the funding, it will go toward a new roofing system, gutters, downspouts, and approximately 88,280 square feet of shingles.
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Palmyra school board approves French book 5-3 after months of discussion
The Palmyra School Board approved the requested French II reader “Alice: La Liste” after almost two months of discussion. The board members who voted against it cited the book not having an accessible English translation.
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Union Township supervisors debate the need for ordinance updates
New supervisor Stephen Lum wasn’t in favor of adding more regulations to township residents. The ordinances in question are still in the development phase in the planning commission.
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Palmyra Borough moves forward with pump station relocation plans
The borough authorized its engineer to issue a notice of intent to award contracts to two low bidders — one for $624,500, and the other for $150,700.
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N. Lebanon School District to prepare 2026-27 budget with 4.2% increase
The district will now move forward creating a budget with a 4.2% millage rate increase, though the board will not vote on the final budget and millage rate until June.
