North Londonderry Township supervisors approved a balanced 2026 budget with no tax increase and voted to keep their independent police department rather than merge with a regional force.
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N. Cornwall Twp. authority authorizes loan for Expo Center construction project
Lebanon Valley Expo Center secured approval for $8.5 million in tax-exempt financing through the North Cornwall Township Authority to build a twin facility to its existing North Hall, with the authority bearing no liability for the loan.
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Jackson Township to advertise 2026 budget with no tax increase
The township’s general fund is balanced at $1,999,000 in revenue and income, and it will keep the tax rate steady at 0.1801 mills.
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N. Cornwall supes punt on Patch mansion vote amid unclear funding and timeline
The North Cornwall Board of Supervisors heard a request from the Historic Preservation Trust of Lebanon County to allow the Patch Mansion, now located on the former Lebanon Catholic property (owned by Lebanon School District), to be relocated onto township property at its meeting Tuesday.
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Vietnam War Memorial ‘The Wall That Heals’ coming to Campbelltown in 2026
From Sept. 3 to Sept. 6, people can stop by Campbelltown Community Park to see the wall and a mobile educational trailer. There will also be an “In Memory” section, and locals can honor their deceased loved ones who served in the Vietnam War.
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North Lebanon Twp. approves advertising 2026 budget with no tax increase
North Lebanon Township supervisors unanimously agreed to advertise a draft 2026 budget that keeps the tax rate at 2.01 mills with no increases planned.
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Bethel Township solar project stalls over sidewalk, curbing requirements
Lebanon 22’s solar farm developer argued that mandated street improvements would make the project financially infeasible, but Bethel Township planning commissioners pointed to similar requirements imposed on other developers including the school district and Bell & Evans.
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Downtown Lebanon to celebrate the year of gingerbread with holiday parade
Downtown Lebanon will welcome the holiday season with a tree lighting on Friday, Nov. 21, and a holiday parade on Saturday, Nov. 22.
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PennDOT plans 2026 fix for Hammer Creek drainage issue linked to bridge
PennDOT plans to fix a drainage problem during the 2026 construction season that has caused Hammer Creek in Schaefferstown to run mostly dry since a bridge replacement project in 2019.
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Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick brings jazz trio to Allen Theatre on Sunday
Guitarist Alex Skolnick brings his jazz trio to the Allen Theatre on Sunday in support of the band’s new album “Prove You’re Not a Robot,” the group’s first release in seven years.
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South Londonderry supervisors advertise 2026 budget with no tax increase
South Londonderry Township’s proposed 2026 budget keeps taxes flat for the 11th consecutive year while projecting $3.91 million in revenue against $4.15 million in expenditures.
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Shade Tree Commission dedicates tree to retired director of public works
The commission dedicated a black gum tree in the area of South 6th and South 7th streets to Robin L. Getz, who retired in late 2023.
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Campbelltown Community Alliance schedules annual tree lighting event
Campbelltown Community Alliance will host its seventh annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Sunday, Nov. 30, at Campbelltown Community Park.
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Bouldering competitors scale rocks, raise funds at Governor Dick
Hundreds of rock climbers competed Saturday in 15 divisions at Governor Dick park’s annual bouldering event, which raises funds for park maintenance while offering both competitive and recreational climbing opportunities.
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Palmyra Borough hopes for further cost cuts in budget deficit discussion
With a deficit of $306,228, Palmyra would require a 0.61-mill tax rate increase. Borough officials are hoping for more spending cuts as they receive paving bids.
