The council did not take action on the department’s requests, and are instead waiting for the results of a regional fire study and information from the borough solicitor.
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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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Lebanon County resident Amy Brown heads PACD as executive director
Myerstown resident Amy Brown served as interim executive director of the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts starting in February and moved into the official position at the start of September.
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Schoolhouse Antiques in Palmyra celebrates 7-year anniversary
The 7-year anniversary event had live music, a visit from the Palmyra Greenhouse flower truck, and a raffle to celebrate the Palmyra and store community.
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Lebanon City Council receives farmers market update ahead of voting meeting
Lebanon Farmers Market owner Jared Mizrahi attended the Lebanon City Council’s pre-council meeting to give updates about his plans for the market, which include revitalization and events.
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All-female crew helps single mom achieve homeownership dream
A team of female volunteers worked in a Walnut Street home in Lebanon. Women Build Lebanon Week is a chance to celebrate female volunteers, construction workers, and homeowners.
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Jackson Township imposes 10-ton weight limit on S. Ramona Rd. bridge
The township is still waiting for the final report but was advised to impose a 10-ton weight limit in the meantime due to one of the bridge’s wing walls bowing.
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Swatara Township requests waivers for N. Lancaster St. bridge weight limit
The bridge has a weight limit of 18 tons and 33 tons for combinations, and the township hopes to get waivers for fire company and township vehicles to help with quick response time in emergencies and treating snow and ice.
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Union Township supervisors adopt updated stormwater ordinance
Union Township’s last stormwater management ordinance was adopted in 2010, and township staff recommended it be updated to better align with current guidelines.
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South Londonderry approves waivers and plan for Palmyra district office building
The plan for a 13,000 square foot Palmyra Area School District office building on South Forge Road can move forward now that the township supervisors approved the requested waivers and the plan.
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Palmyra Borough approves Eagle Scout project, hears paving & parking updates
The approved Eagle Scout project will tackle cleaning and refreshing Heritage Park toward the end of March next year.
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Mount Gretna continues accessible parking discussion, recaps art show
The Mount Gretna Borough Council is weighing adding an accessible parking spot on Pennsylvania Avenue. Some council members said they worry about starting to offer these spots upon request, but they will continue the discussion next month.
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Lebanon mural artist Katie Trainer unveils new work at PA Turnpike HQ
Lebanon mural artist Katie Trainer unveiled two new murals at the Pennsylvania Turnpike headquarters in Middletown. One shows the history of the Turnpike and the other shows the present and future of the toll road.
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Jonestown Borough continues baseball field talks, agrees to rent portable toilet
With ongoing disagreements between the Jonestown Borough Council and the local American Legion, the borough is replacing a portable bathroom that the legion removed.
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A 19,955-square-foot Jubilee Ministries store is coming to Jackson Township
The new store will be almost 16,500 square feet larger than the existing Jubilee Ministries thrift store in Myerstown.
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Palmyra Council approves Melrose phase 2 plan after stormwater discussion
The phase 2 plan was approved 6-1 after discussion about nearby stormwater runoff concerns, which the borough still hopes to address.
