The council voted to pursue $139,500 in grant requests which, if awarded to the city, will go toward an updated comprehensive plan and downtown building facade improvements.
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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Lebanon Valley Teener League teams win gold and silver in state tournament
The 14U and 16U baseball teams came in first and second, respectively, in the statewide VFW tournament. Athletes represented teams all across the county.
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Jackson Twp. to inspect South Ramona Road bridge for the first time since 2001
The township will pay $4,335 for the inspection. The bridge has faced more heavy use since the State Route 501 detour, despite the road not being the intended route.
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Swatara Township announces North Lancaster St. bridge’s 18-ton weight limit
The bridge on North Lancaster Street crossing Oil Creek now has an 18-ton weight limit, with no exceptions for emergency vehicles.
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Union Township approves waivers for controversial steel warehouse project
Residents attended the meeting to urge supervisors not to approve the waivers and to share their frustration about the land’s 2023 rezoning. Supervisors approved the waivers recommended by the planning commission.
Posted inPeople & Places
51st Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show fills the Chautauqua’s winding paths
200 artists and thousands of visitors throughout the weekend came to the 51st Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show.
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South Londonderry approves cell tower land development plan and waivers
The proposed Verizon cell tower would sit on the In The Net property and is expected to give better service to South Londonderry residents.
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Palmyra Borough discusses dangerous e-bikes, police chief requests resident help
Palmyra Borough Council discussed a possible ordinance to regulate electric bicycles, but decided to rely on increased enforcement rather than additional legislation.
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Junior Market Days gives young entrepreneurs a platform for sales
Junior Market Days and adult guest vendors are keeping customers coming through the doors of the Lebanon Farmers Market.
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Mount Gretna Borough Council appoints Kerry Royer as interim mayor
With Joseph Shay stepping down from his position, the council appointed Kerry Royer to finish out his term.
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‘Leave the mess with us’: Windmill Art Studio opens in Lebanon Valley Mall
The space has a storefront full of local artists and a workspace in the back. Customers can come in to shop for art or make their own.
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Jonestown Borough Council approves cheaper leaf vacuum contract
The new contract will give the borough the same equipment but for $1,000 cheaper than originally approved.
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Jackson Twp. awards materials contract bid, approves updated rental rates
Jackson Township supervisors awarded a $941,179 materials contract to Pennsy Supply and updated equipment rental rates for the first time since 2011.
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Horse trainer working out of Lebanon Co. farm wins big in Las Vegas competition
Justis Jacobs, a horse trainer working out of Swatara Township’s Long Acre Farm and Feed, won first and third place with two horses he brought to a Las Vegas mustang competition.
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ELCO’s Bookmobile brings library to students during the summer break
The Bookmobile travels to various parks and events throughout the summer so families can stop by and check out books.
