Blue Mountain Christian School in Jonestown is hoping to be one of Pennsylvania’s first tuition-free Christian schools through community donations and tax credit programs. They would need $600,000 to make this possible.
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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Union Township OKs July 4th parade through township and Jonestown
The parade will start in Union Township and proceed through Jonestown, ending at Jonestown Community Park. It will start at 6 p.m. on July 3.
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Northern Lebanon school board approves $3.1 million loan for renovations
The $3.1 million loan is at a 4% interest rate, and the district staff recommended it because the bank allows prepayments, which could save on the amount of interest paid.
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Annville-Cleona school board accepts member resignation, looks to fill seat
The Annville-Cleona School Board voted during its Jan. 12 meeting to accept the resignation of board member Robert Evans, leaving them with 30 days to fill the seat.
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Palmyra zoning board recesses hearing on controversial luxury apartment plans
Residents filled the room to ask the developer questions and voice their concerns about the proposed parking guidelines and height of the building, among other things.
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PASD parents and athletes show support for suspended wrestling coaches
Two Palmyra wrestling coaches received strong community backing at a school board meeting after their suspension, which allegedly came shortly after they disciplined a wrestler whose parent serves on the board.
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Jonestown swears in new councilors, discusses Friends of Jonestown events
The borough council welcomed two members to the board and ironed out committee assignments for the new year.
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Palmyra Borough Council reorganizes with new leadership
Palmyra Borough Council elected Denver Wilson as its new president in a 4-3 vote Monday, replacing Beth Shearer as the borough reorganized its leadership and committee assignments.
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Game Commission uses Christmas trees for wildlife habitats in Lebanon County
Wildlife on State Game Lands 145 use the trees for shelter to warm up and hide from predators. Last year, the commission collect over 350 trees to create 17 brush piles.
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Palmyra Borough approves higher fire tax, argument with department continues
The borough approved a steady general fund millage rate, but increased the fire tax by 0.17 mills. Later, a council member called the department’s chief a “pompous ass” in a back-and-forth conversation.
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Jackson Township approves 2026 budget for another year with a steady tax rate
The budget shows $1,999,000 in both expenses and income for 2026. Supervisors said the township hasn’t raised taxes in at least 30 years.
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Habitat for Humanity hands over the keys for a Lebanon rebuild
The house on North 11th Street in Lebanon was previously condemned after two house fires, but it will now serve as a steady home for one of Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity’s own employees.
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Mancino’s in the Lebanon Valley Mall to open Italian deli and market
Co-owner Franco Mancino said the new deli and market will offer imported food like meats and cheeses, along with Italian dried goods and ready-to-eat meals.
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Swatara Township supervisors approve 2026 budget with steady millage rate
Taxes for Swatara Township residents will stay consistent in 2026 at 1.35 mills. The budget shows $1.92 million in revenue and $1.89 million in expenditures, with reserve funds helping cover the gap.
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Union Township approves 2026 budget with steady tax rate
Union Township’s taxes will remain steady at 0.2291 mills in 2026. The township is expecting $1.87 million in revenue and $1.34 million in expenses.
