Radioactive isotopes from cancer treatments and medical imaging are regularly detected and disposed of at the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority under strict state guidelines designed to protect workers, neighbors, and the environment.
Margaret Hopkins
Margaret Hopkins reports primarily on West Cornwall Township, the City of Lebanon Authority, and the Lebanon County Metropolitan Planning Organization. A resident of Mount Gretna Campmeeting, she is interested in the area’s history and its cultural and economic roots.
As a former print journalist, Margaret has covered many municipal, school board and county meetings, learning firsthand the impact of local decisions on our lives and communities. She also learned how much readers depend upon a trusted news source to clarify, check and document those decisions—and to hold decision makers accountable.
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PennDOT to treat a stretch of I-81 that becomes slick in rain
A section of Interstate 81 near the State Route 72 interchange that has been the site of numerous accidents during rainstorms will have high-friction surface treatment this spring.
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West Cornwall Twp. sets timetable, gains flexibility for Cavalry at Quentin rec fee
Township supervisors approved changes to the Cavalry at Quentin development agreement Monday, giving the developer financial flexibility on parks and rec fees while granting the township broader discretion over how those funds are spent.
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Recent rains, snow melt lift water level at Siegrist Reservoir
The combination of recent rains and snow melt has raised the water level at the City of Lebanon Authority’s Siegrist Reservoir.
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Desserts, Etc. to open Mount Gretna outpost in 1902 Chautauqua landmark
Hershey-based Desserts, Etc., is planning to open a coffee and pastries shop in one of Mount Gretna's oldest buildings in May.
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Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority aims to install disc golf course in spring
The Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority is converting unused landfill property into an 18-hole disc golf course.
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Expiring federal transportation bill stalls long-term county transportation planning
Federal transportation funding uncertainty has stalled long-term planning for Lebanon County, though officials say existing projects and two newly added intersection improvements will continue to move forward.
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Siegrist reservoir hits record winter low amid months-long precipitation deficit
The water level at the City of Lebanon Authority’s Siegrist reservoir is at its lowest for winter in more than 20 years.
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West Cornwall approves agreement for municipal management services
West Cornwall Township supervisors approved a nine-month agreement for Cornwall Borough to provide part-time municipal management services for $1,200 per week starting March 1.
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City of Lebanon Authority board hears request to treat Mount Gretna wastewater
Under the new business section on the City of Lebanon Authority’s board agenda Monday was an exploratory and currently hypothetical item: “request to accept Mount Gretna sewer customers.”
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W. Cornwall authority explores CoLA for wastewater treatment to reduce costs
The West Cornwall Township Municipal Authority is exploring redirecting Mount Gretna-area wastewater to the City of Lebanon Authority for treatment to reduce costs for residential and business customers.
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Schilling landfill to have new vertical wells drilled to withdraw gas
Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority approved a contract for 13 new landfill gas extraction wells and is awaiting state approval to use municipal incinerator ash as daily waste cover.
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State awards $1.4 million in grants to five municipalities, municipal authorities
Three Lebanon County municipal authorities and two boroughs will receive $1.4 million in state funds from the PA Small Water and Sewer program for improvement projects to their water or wastewater systems.
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Cold temperatures delay Route 72 tree work; more than 1,000 respond to survey
The recent cold weather put the chill on planned tree trimming operations on State Route 72, the first phase of the $7-million resurfacing project of 6.32 miles of Quentin Road from the Lancaster/Lebanon county line to just south of Rocherty Road.
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West Cornwall Township supervisors adopt regional comprehensive plan
West Cornwall Township supervisors heard updates on multiple developments including the mixed-use Cavalry at Quentin project and apartments at 419, where 62 of 104 units are now occupied.
