A century-old railroad watchman’s box from Lebanon found new life at Strasburg Rail Road, where it has stood since 1960 as the Cherry Hill station welcoming tourists with its whimsical “population 17, more or less” sign.
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Myerstown Borough Council to improve South Railroad Street with CDBG funding
Myerstown Borough Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lebanon to undergo a project improving South Railroad Street with up to $180,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding at its meeting Tuesday.
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Timbers granted expanded hours and retail sale of microdistillery liquors
At a South Londonderry Township Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) meeting Jan. 16, the board unanimously agreed to grant several variances requested by the Timbers Restaurant and rejected another.
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Will it or won’t it happen? Historic Old Annville Day 2025 is up in the air
A denial of a traffic rerouting request for Historic Old Annville Day has called into question whether the event will be held this June.
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Lebanon mayor Sherry Capello seeks fifth term, touts decade without tax hikes
Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello announced her bid for a fifth term Tuesday, highlighting a decade of no tax increases and improved public safety during her tenure.
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Palmyra council approves stormwater management for Melrose development
The decision comes after months of resident complaints during public comment periods about developers not properly managing stormwater, causing damage to nearby property.
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Cornwall Borough council hears concerns about Byler lakefront amendment
Cornwall Borough Council heard concerns from citizens about the Lakefront Text Amendment.
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Dangerous intersection in N. Annville Twp. set for safety improvements in 2026
A projected $2.03 million, one-year roadway safety improvement project is slated to begin in North Annville Township at dangerous and heavily traveled intersection in late-September 2026.
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Lebanon city solicits bids for dog park at Coleman Memorial Park; first in county
Lebanon city has posted plans and a project manual on PennBid to solicit vendor proposals for construction of a dog park at Coleman Memorial Park.
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Mount Gretna council discusses 2025 parking passes, future road projects
Mount Gretna residents should put their 2025 parking passes on their cars, as the borough council advised the Cornwall Police to start looking for vehicles without one to issue a $50 parking fine.
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Scott Church to run for Lebanon mayor
Lebanon photographer Scott Church announced his bid for mayor during a radio interview, setting up a Republican primary challenge against four-term incumbent Sherry Capello.
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Subdivision, land development plan for Quentin townhomes tabled by board
West Cornwall Township supervisors voted to table action on the plan after hearing from nearby property owners of stormwater runoff issues.
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Bridge over Swatara Creek will be named for Sen. David Arnold at Jan. 29 event
A new Lebanon County bridge will be named in honor of the late Sen. David J. Arnold Jr. at a roadside ceremony beginning at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29.
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Here’s what’s happening on the Isaac Meier Homestead now through May 2025
The Isaac Meier Homestead is welcoming the new year with a calendar full of events that embrace the way of life from centuries past.
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Old Annville Day no more? Waiver denial may end event, says township manager
There’s uncertainty if Historic Old Annville Day happens this year following denial of a traffic rerouting waiver that included a large truck exemption request.
