Union Township’s last stormwater management ordinance was adopted in 2010, and township staff recommended it be updated to better align with current guidelines.
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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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.
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Lebanon council moves forward with two grant applications for city improvements
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.
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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.
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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.
