The proposed Verizon cell tower would sit on the In The Net property and is expected to give better service to South Londonderry residents.
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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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.
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Lebanon Valley Mall holds first Forged Viking Mead Fest
Guests could stop by the vendor booths, enter a handful of contests, and enjoy Viking-themed entertainment throughout the weekend.
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2025 Mullet Contest participants grow big or go home at the Lebanon Area Fair
From shaking the luscious locks to backflipping, this year’s mullet contest competitors did whatever they could to get the judging panel’s attention and bring home a trophy or ribbon.
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Palmyra Borough Council approves road closures for holiday parade
Several roads in the borough will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 for the parade’s assembly and route.
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Jackson Twp. upholds warehouse rejection in agreement with residents
Supervisors heard from 10 residents who said they didn’t want the proposed warehouses at 50 S. Ramona Road and ultimately upheld their previous application rejection.
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5 of 6 Lebanon County school districts raise property taxes for 2025-26
Most districts raised taxes between 2% and 5% for the next year, with Palmyra keeping its millage rate consistent.
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Hog Diggity Dog & More show brings animal tricks to the Lebanon Area Fair
The show happens twice on weekdays and three times on weekends throughout the fair, with animals performing their many tricks for the crowd.
