A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday to mark the beginning of construction of the $8.5 million Agape Safe Haven shelter at the Lebanon Rescue Mission in the city.
Municipalities
Posted inCrime & Safety
Two killed in head-on crash on State Drive in South Lebanon Township
A 47-year-old Mansfield man and a 19-year-old Palmyra man died Tuesday night after a head-on collision in the 3100 block of State Drive, police said.
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Cornwall Borough Council gives final approval on ICE agreement
Cornwall Borough Council unanimously approved a 287(g) task force agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, becoming the fifth law enforcement agency in Lebanon County to join the program.
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Palmyra Borough rejects resolution encouraging limited water use
Palmyra Borough Council voted 6-1 on March 10 against a resolution encouraging voluntary water conservation during the current drought watch conditions in Lebanon County.
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Cornwall P&Z forwards draft ordinances, requests changes to blasting rules
Cornwall Borough’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Monday to forward draft ordinances on data centers, solar and wind farms, and camping to council, while tabling a blasting ordinance for further revision.
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North Annville Township officials hire firm to enforce zoning ordinances
With the number of zoning ordinance complaints rising, North Annville Township supervisors unanimously agreed Monday to hire a company to conduct violation investigations.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Desserts, Etc. to open Mount Gretna outpost in 1902 Chautauqua landmark
Hershey-based Desserts, Etc., is planning to open a coffee and pastries shop in one of Mount Gretna's oldest buildings in May.
Posted inHistory
Bindnagle Evangelical Lutheran Church has served Lebanon County for centuries
The original log structure was standing in 1754, and the current building was erected in 1803 to serve a growing Lebanon County population.
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Chicken complaints, code enforcement issues discussed at Cleona meeting
Frustrations over backyard chickens and deteriorating property conditions led two Cleona residents to bring their concerns before borough council.
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Jonestown council approves baseball field agreements with American Legion
After months of back-and-forth discussion with the Jonestown American Legion, the borough council approved a list of obligations and reimbursements.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Myerstown’s Isaac Meier Homestead plans year of colonial events & classes
From pottery and rug-hooking classes to haunted hayrides and a Pennsylvania Charter Day celebration, the Isaac Meier Homestead has planned a year-round slate of colonial-themed events for 2026.
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City of Lebanon will resume street sweeping on Monday, March 23
The City of Lebanon announced that street sweeping will resume on Monday, March 23.
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North Cornwall approves flow metering project, Meadow Lane Farms sign waiver
Funded by the 2022 American Rescue Plan Act grant, a flow metering project approved Tuesday by North Cornwall Township supervisors will include four water meters and a new manhole, with bid acceptance expected at the board’s April 7 meeting.
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Cornwall Borough Council talks water/sewer admin at special meeting
Cornwall Borough Council met for an information-only public meeting Tuesday a.m. to discuss the future of the water and sewer director position as the current administrator is set to retire this month.
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Maple Street repairs in Annville Township may be too smooth for pedestrian safety
Friends of Old Annville Vice President Douglas Nyce requested the board of commissioners make the intersection of Ziegler and Maple streets a four-way stop and add flashing lights to three crosswalks in the township for better pedestrian safety.
