The new platform will be off Chapel Road and will be available to the public starting on March 1.
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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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.
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Mount Gretna reviews 2025 preliminary budget, plans not to raise taxes
The draft budget will not change local taxes for borough residents despite rising costs throughout the economy.
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Cedar Crest football team had best season of Lebanon County schools
The team ended 8-4 and had its first playoff win since 1997. The season ended with a 28-3 loss to Wilson.
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Lebanon Valley Family YMCA provides varied resources for the community
The Lebanon Valley Family YMCA offers workout equipment, fitness class, a pool, courts for various sports and childcare services.
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Property taxes will remain consistent in Jonestown Borough for 2025
From the first reading to the second, expected gross profit increased by about $30,000 and expected expenditures decreased about $3,000.
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Cleona Borough will repaint crosswalk, add signage to protect pedestrians
Cleona Borough Council members are considering a two-phase plan that would repaint crosswalks, add signage and later on, install signs with flashing lights to protect pedestrians trying to cross 422.
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Three new stands have opened at Lebanon Farmers Market
On The Bun, Pourable Arts and Sheepskins to Vets are some of the more recent stands that have brought products to the downtown Lebanon market.
