The second reading of the budget shows around $500,000 in both expenditures and revenues for 2026, and no tax increase is expected.
Municipalities
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Cornwall police seek ID help after vehicle break-ins at tennis courts, rail trail
Cornwall Borough Police are attempting to identify a suspect who stole from three vehicles at parking lots near the rail trail on Wednesday afternoon and later used stolen identification for bank fraud.
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Annville passes parking ordinance that prohibits semi-trailer truck parking
New parking regulations for Annville, including semi-trailer bans, matches up the township’s rules with police department partner Palmyra Borough.
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Bethel Twp. grants zoning variances for multi-faceted Bell & Evans signage
Bethel Township’s zoning board grants several variances to local poultry producer to construct promotional signage.
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West Lebanon Township considers Coleman Memorial Park connection
West Lebanon Township commissioners said they would consider a proposal to build a walking path connecting the township park to Coleman Memorial Park after hearing a request from park officials Monday.
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Jackson Township votes to submit data center ordinance to county planning
The data center ordinance is intended to limit the use to the township’s industrial zoning district. Supervisors said they haven’t heard of any plans, but wanted to “get something on the books.”
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Republicans win Cornwall council races
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.
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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.
