More than 400 acres of Cornwall Borough property surrounding the Cornwall quarry changed hands last month in a transaction that officially closes the books on a waylaid real estate venture once planned for the site.
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Purchase of Lebanon Catholic site final; developer eyes new plans for historic mansion & awaits resolution on zoning
The 13.9 acre campus of the former Lebanon Catholic School has officially changed hands.
Howard’s, Wise, and Heagy’s top poll of favorite Lebanon County produce stands
We asked our readers to tell us where they go for fresh fruits and veggies. Here are the results.
Boardwalk at Governor Dick to be extended with ARPA funds from county
The boardwalk at Governor Dick is set to be extended another 100′, linking the original span with the interpretive trail at Clarence Schock Memorial Park and forming a complete, ADA-compliant loop.
KFC headed to former Hometown Family Restaurant in Palmyra; building to be split
KFC will open its second Lebanon County franchise location in the former Hometown Family Restaurant in Palmyra, according to a recent real estate listing.
Salamander Books & Music plans relocation to downtown Lebanon
Previously located in Palmyra, Salamander Books & Music will move into downtown Lebanon at 701 Cumberland Street.
Colebrook Tavern under renovation, license in safekeeping; plans unknown
Although renovations at the Colebrook Tavern are underway, the new owner is staying mum for now on what might come next for the historic establishment.
Isaac’s opens North Cornwall Commons location; taproom could open this week
Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery opened up earlier this month in North Cornwall Commons, the company’s first location in Lebanon County and its second outfitted for on-site brewing.
Jigger Shop prepares to reopen with upgraded kitchen, new menu items
The Jigger Shop is getting ready for a busy season, and its owner hopes the burdens of COVID-19 are behind him.
Coleman Chapel purchased; will be moved to E-town’s Stone Gables Estates
The Coleman Chapel, located at 1901 W. Cumberland Street in West Lebanon Township, is set to become the newest addition to the Stone Gables Estate, a wedding and events complex in Elizabethtown.
Stormwater management system installed on Mount Gretna’s Soldiers Field
A stormwater management system was recently installed on historic Soldiers Field in Mount Gretna.
Cold Summit nixes Millcreek warehouse
Cold Summit Development has dropped its plans for a massive cold storage warehouse near the junction of the Norfolk Southern line and Route 419 in Millcreek Township, the developers informed Womelsdorf Borough late last week.
Godshall’s to double size of local plant
Godshall’s Quality Meats is doubling the size of its Lebanon plant, located at 1415 Weavertown Road in North Lebanon Township.
Lebanon County company hopes to bring to market a revolutionary turbine design
A “tinkerer and inventor” has set up shop in Lebanon and hopes to bring new energy to the wind-power market.
Dunkin’ to open new Palmyra location in former Sonic this summer
A spokesperson for Dunkin’ confirmed via email Thursday, May 5, that the company is planning a summer 2022 opening for another new Palmyra area location at 81 N. Londonderry Square.















