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.
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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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.
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City of Lebanon Authority board votes to retain current leadership
In its reorganization meeting Monday, the City of Lebanon Authority board approved retention of its current leadership, re-electing Martin Yocum as chairman.
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GLRA board approves 10-year agreement for purchase of landfill methane
The Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority approved a new 10-year agreement with NextEra Energy LLC that includes a 37% price increase for landfill methane and a 50-50 revenue-sharing clause.
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West Cornwall Township supervisors appoint David Lloyd as board chairman
West Cornwall Township supervisors held their reorganizational meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, and appointed David Lloyd as board chairman.
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City of Lebanon Authority to increase sewer rates, maintain water rates for ’26
Starting in April, City of Lebanon Authority customers will see a 4.2 percent increase in their sewer base charge as well as an increase in their consumption charge.
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Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority board approves 2026 budget
The board of the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority approved its 2026 budget recently that includes a $10 increase in the tipping fee—or what haulers pay to dispose of waste—to $82/ton.
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Jon Beers to leave position as City of Lebanon Authority director at year end
On Dec. 31, Jon Beers will step down as executive director, City of Lebanon Authority, a position he’s held since the authority’s establishment in 2007.
