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.
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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Mount Gretna Borough approves 2026 budget with 7% tax increase
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Palmyra Borough Council advertises 2026 budget with 0.7-mill tax increase
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Here’s how Lebanon County schools performed in 2025 standardized testing
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Hundreds of rock climbers competed Saturday in 15 divisions at Governor Dick park’s annual bouldering event, which raises funds for park maintenance while offering both competitive and recreational climbing opportunities.
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The advertised budget shows about $1.87 in total revenues and $1.34 in total expenses for 2026. The board can vote to adopt the final budget at the December meeting.
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