Cornwall Borough Council revisited a plan that has the potential to reshape the Planning & Zoning Commission, approved a new Verizon agreement, and tabled a blasting ordinance.
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Four years later, murder of 7th grader Jason Rivera remains unsolved
The possibly drug-related murder of 13-year-old Jason Rivera remains unsolved after four years.
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Cornwall P&Z advances draft ordinances on data centers, camping, and blasting
Cornwall’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously agreed to pass on draft ordinances concerning data centers/solar and wind farms, camping, and blasting to council at a special meeting Monday morning.
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West Cornwall approves agreement for municipal management services
West Cornwall Township supervisors approved a nine-month agreement for Cornwall Borough to provide part-time municipal management services for $1,200 per week starting March 1.
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N. Annville supervisors address ag security area request, solar array project
North Annville Township supervisors dealt with various issues, including an Ag Security Area request and solar array agreement, at their Feb. 9 meeting.
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Mount Gretna Borough looks ahead to 100th anniversary
Mount Gretna Borough Council members discussed plans to honor the borough's upcoming 100th anniversary in October.
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W. Cornwall authority explores CoLA for wastewater treatment to reduce costs
The West Cornwall Township Municipal Authority is exploring redirecting Mount Gretna-area wastewater to the City of Lebanon Authority for treatment to reduce costs for residential and business customers.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Wertz Candies expands sale of famous caramel corn to three local groceries
Wertz Candies Caramel Corn is now available at three local grocery stores as well as the shop’s downtown location.
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Dining Latino: Black Diamond shines with Nicaraguan and Dominican cuisine
Located at 607 Cumberland St. in the city of Lebanon, Black Diamond Restaurant is entering its third year of business.
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Palmyra zoning board denies major variance request for apartment complex
The board denied a request to substitute an existing nonconforming use with a multifamily residential use, sending the developers back to the start of the planning process if they want to proceed.
Posted inPeople & Places
Lebanon man celebrates 40 years of volunteer fire service to the city
Bill Yeagley’s 40 years of volunteer fire service were celebrated last week at a special ceremony in his honor.
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Jackson Township to use $250,000 grant to develop Wheatland Woods Park
Township officials said they hope to have the park completed in the spring or summer of this year. Construction will include pickleball courts, a basketball court, and a walking trail.
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Palmyra Borough manager retires weeks after recent reappointment to position
Roger Powl retired as Palmyra Borough manager Friday, with the borough council set to discuss next steps at Tuesday’s meeting.
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City receives $1 million in federal funding for parking garage, Meuser announces
President Donald Trump signed legislation Feb. 3 that provides $1 million to Lebanon for a planned downtown parking garage, part of more than $17 million Rep. Dan Meuser secured for his district through the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act.
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Jonestown Borough discusses future snow removal priorities
A borough business-owner attended the meeting to say he wants additional communication so people in the area know how to help with clearing the snow following major storms.
