Five Republicans won Cornwall Borough Council seats Tuesday, including four four-year positions and one two-year seat that was decided by just 16 votes.
Municipalities
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Voters give Capello 5th term as Lebanon mayor, elect Wilson, Haitos to city council
Lebanon city voters have reelected mayor Sherry Capello and councilwoman Karen Haitos, and elected Cornell Wilson to a second, non-consecutive term on city council.
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Palmyra’s ‘worst-case scenario’ budget could include a .9-mill tax increase
The budget is considered the “worst-case scenario” and includes all possible projects and maintenance costs, which the council will now go through and consider.
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Clear Spring Road in North Annville Township slated to reopen in 2026
North Annville Township announces tentative reopening plan for railroad bridge closed for repairs last May.
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Heidelberg Twp. approves interior renovations for municipal building
Heidelberg Township supervisors unanimously approved an agreement for interior renovations of their 1977 building Tuesday, with the $264,483 project coming in $95,000 under budget estimates.
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East Hanover Township amends accessory apartment ordinance
East Hanover Township supervisors unanimously adopted a zoning ordinance updating regulations for accessory apartments, nonconforming structures and fencing at their monthly meeting Monday.
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Lebanon City Council updates building codes, fills board vacancies
Lebanon City Council Monday evening passed a number of measures aimed at setting building standards and filling vacancies. November will be annual budget month.
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PA Lt. Gov. Austin Davis meets with reps of Lebanon County Regional Police
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis met with local officials and law enforcement Tuesday to discuss the successful merger of North Cornwall and North Lebanon townships’ police departments into the Lebanon County Regional Police Department.
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1916 map of Mt. Gretna reveals amusements from another era
A 1916 property map of Mount Gretna Park reveals a once-thriving amusement destination developed by railroad magnate Robert H. Coleman in 1884 that featured attractions like a carousel, bowling alley, lake, and auditorium, though most structures have since disappeared.
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Meet Ronice Nolt, the new director at Annville Free Library
As the Annville Free Library celebrates the successful completion of its expansion project, it also welcomes Ronice Nolt as library director.
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Annville Twp. workshops 2026 budget, considers possible 0.5-mill tax increase
Annville Township officials proposed a 0.5 mill property tax increase to 6.29 mills for 2026 in a $3.06 million preliminary budget draft presented Thursday.
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Lebanon cuts ribbon on renovated tennis and pickleball courts at Optimist Park
Monday morning, the City of Lebanon held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for newly-renovated tennis and pickleball courts at Louser Memorial Park Southwest, or Optimist Park.
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Lebanon city to begin leaf collection on Monday, Nov. 3
The City of Lebanon will begin weekly leaf collection on Monday, Nov. 3, at 7 a.m.
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Sims sworn-in as new police chief of Lebanon City Police Department
Eric Sims, a 19-year veteran of the Lebanon City Police Department, was sworn in as chief Monday during a ceremony that also saw Lt. Sean Buck promoted to captain.
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Jackson Township supervisors receive first draft of data center ordinance
Supervisors said they didn’t have time to thoroughly review the draft before the meeting, but they asked the township solicitor some questions about what they’re able to do with the ordinance.
