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.
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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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.
Posted inPeople & Places
Central PA film holds one of its first showings in Annville
People with Annville addresses might have gotten a letter in the mail advertising “Lonely,” a debut film by Central Pennsylvanian Ty Sheetz, which held two showings at the Allen Theatre.
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Palmyra Borough Council approves paving projects and balances budget
With the paving bids coming in lower than budgeted for and the council deciding on two seasonal public works employees rather than one full-time worker, the 2026 budget should not necessitate a tax increase. The council will vote on its final budget at its second December meeting.
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South Londonderry Township approves 2026 budget with no tax increase
Residents of South Londonderry Township will see a steady tax rate of 1.33 mills in 2026, with the township covering a shortfall with its reserve funds.
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Mount Gretna Borough approves 2026 budget with 7% tax increase
The 7% tax increase will bring the borough’s millage rate to 2.4 mills and will be the first rate increase since 2015.
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Good Samaritan Hospital unveils four flexible-use emergency rooms
The rooms can be used for medical emergencies and can be quickly transformed to be safe for behavioral health patients.
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Jonestown Borough Council approves 2026 final budget with no tax increase
The budget outlines about $550,000 in both income and expenses. The millage rate for borough residents will remain consistent at 1.8 mills.
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Jackson Twp. supervisors give guidance on updated solicitors ordinance
The goal of the ordinance, according to supervisor Thomas Houtz, is to protect township residents while not overly limiting small businesses.
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Palmyra Borough Council advertises 2026 budget with 0.7-mill tax increase
The council can continue making cuts to the budget to bring down the tax increase, and are hoping the paving bids come in lower than they budgeted for.
Posted inEducation
Here’s how Lebanon County schools performed in 2025 standardized testing
The percentages of students who tested at or above proficient varied throughout the county’s public schools in both PSSA and Keystone Exam testing.
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Brother-run Sarracino Pizzeria is hoping to ‘bring a taste of Naples’ to Cleona
The brothers, who got their start in the dad’s pizza shop in Jonestown, are hoping to finish construction in November and open in December.
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Jackson Township to advertise 2026 budget with no tax increase
The township’s general fund is balanced at $1,999,000 in revenue and income, and it will keep the tax rate steady at 0.1801 mills.
