New Enterprise’s $155,022 bid for paving three-quarters of a mile of road undercuts three others, Millcreek board discusses millage to fund fire department and township solicitor discusses potential zoning changes.
Municipalities
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West Cornwall supervisors consider options to address speeding in Quentin
West Cornwall Township supervisors are exploring movable, solar-powered speed limit signs to combat speeding through Quentin amid a decade-long traffic concern.
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Richland Borough Council addresses water project delays
Richland Borough Council addressed ongoing delays with contractors on the Well No. 9 installation at its May 12 meeting.
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Retired Learjet takes on new life at Richland’s Willow Springs Dive Park
A retired Learjet has been suspended underwater at Willow Springs in Jackson Township as an underwater attraction for scuba divers to train on and explore.
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Myerstown Borough Council unanimously picks Greg Kemp for open seat
Myerstown Borough Council unanimously agreed to appoint resident Greg Kemp to an open council seat at its monthly meeting May 12.
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Bishop Foundation pledges $1 million to Lebanon Rescue Mission’s shelter project
Lebanon Rescue Mission officials called a $1 million pledge from The Bishop Foundation “transformational,” saying it brings the organization past the halfway mark in funding its shelter expansion on Bittner Boulevard.
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South Lebanon board approves bid to connect Meadowview Estates to sewer
South Lebanon supervisors approved an $852,515 contract with Allgyer Enterprises to connect about 35 Meadowview Estates homes to public sewer lines.
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MG Mercantile changes owners, still offers various goods, gifts & groceries
MG Mercantile in Mount Gretna is open for the season and under new ownership.
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Palmyra Borough faces barriers with plans for ‘Welcome to Palmyra’ sign
The steep hill of the intersection of Lingle Avenue and West Main Street might need some work before the “Welcome to Palmyra” sign can. be installed.
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North Annville Twp. supervisors asked to replace tanker truck ahead of schedule
The need to replace a tanker truck and the announced sale of the former Union Water Works Fire Company building dominated discussion at Monday’s North Annville Township Supervisors meeting.
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South Londonderry authorizes revised data center ordinance for advertisement
Supervisors also recognized the Highway Department for earning the top prize in PennDOT’s annual Build a Better Mousetrap Contest.
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MIllcreek youth fishing rodeo produces big fish, bigger smiles
The Rod and Gun Club annually stocks giant trout in its pond and then helps youngsters catch them in a day filled with fun.
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Second annual Myerstown carnival offers food, entertainment, rides, and fireworks
The second annual Myerstown carnival hosted by the Elmer C. Ebling Memorial Charity, May 20-25, will culminate in a fireworks display.
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South Annville Twp. data center project scrapped after grass-roots opposition
A petition to rezone land in South Annville Township was withdrawn Tuesday by the developer of the proposed data center, which also said it has abandoned plans to further pursue the project
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Chef Daniel LeBoon acquires historic Franklin House Tavern business in Schaefferstown
An award-winning chef – who honed his craft in venues from New York City to Paris and Tokyo and has run several high-end restaurants in Lancaster County – has taken ownership of the Franklin House Tavern business in Heidelberg Township.
