When Dara Machotka-Hafey opened Cleona Flowers in Cleona in April, she paired her passion for flowers and artistry in arranging them with her business skills.
Municipalities
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Heidelberg Twp. approves building renovation bids $95K under estimate
The Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved interior building remodel bids at its monthly meeting Tuesday.
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S. Lebanon discusses hedgerow for South Hills following noise complaint
Supervisors addressed a repeated noise complaint regarding the South Hills Park pickleball courts on Pine Avenue at the Sept. 23 meeting.
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Lebanon Valley College engages with community members on Constitution Day
The presentation, which marked the 238th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, attracted more than a dozen attendees.
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Four dead after Sunday morning fire in Lebanon; victims ages range from 1 to 73
Four people, including two children and a teenager, died Sunday in an accidental electrical fire at a Lebanon home where 10 people had gathered for a birthday celebration, leaving two others hospitalized and four with minor injuries.
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Palmyra Borough opens discussions on fire department funding requests
The council did not take action on the department’s requests, and are instead waiting for the results of a regional fire study and information from the borough solicitor.
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East Hanover Township begins 2026 budget discussions
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors began discussions of the 2026 budget at a special meeting Monday.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
North Cornwall Commons breaks ground on fourth apartment building
Wednesday morning, Cornwall Properties officially broke ground on the fourth apartment building in North Cornwall Commons.
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Lebanon City Council addresses public safety, quality of life issues
Lebanon City Council on Monday night preliminarily passed a package of ordinances addressing various building and public safety matters.
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Isaac Meier Homestead announces fall and winter happenings, prepares for 2026
The Isaac Meier Homestead invites the community to make new memories with a variety of events while learning about the colonial way of life.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Coleman Park Latin Festival pulls high first-year turnout
Saturday’s Latin Festival, the first of its kind held at Coleman Memorial Park, saw a full amphitheater, with parking scarce throughout the park.
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Lebanon City Council receives farmers market update ahead of voting meeting
Lebanon Farmers Market owner Jared Mizrahi attended the Lebanon City Council’s pre-council meeting to give updates about his plans for the market, which include revitalization and events.
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Bethel Twp. questions insurance coverage for non-emergency events
Questions swirl around liability at non-fire company events in Bethel Township during Sept. 18 supervisors meeting.
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Swatara Township grants solar farm conditional use, but future still uncertain
RWE Clean Energy secured conditional approval for a solar installation in Swatara Township but must either challenge Bethel Township’s rejection or modify plans that currently span both municipalities.
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Bethel Township officials question new transmission substation construction
Bethel Township officials investigate legality of new substation that they believe circumvents their permitting process.
