The council voted to pursue $139,500 in grant requests which, if awarded to the city, will go toward an updated comprehensive plan and downtown building facade improvements.
Municipalities
Posted inEducation
WEPA in Lebanon launches real estate entity to charge rent, address growth
WEPA’s new real estate entity to charge rent at existing facility, look to add new properties due to growing pains.
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Plans are on display for Ebenezer Road arch culvert project in Union Township
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has unveiled an online plan for an arch culvert preservation project over a tributary to Swatara Creek along Route 72.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Police arrest 57-year-old man over alleged gun incident at city night club
Lebanon City Police announced Saturday morning, Aug. 23, charges against 57-year-old Melvin Robles of Lebanon for a gun incident alleged to have taken place just hours before.
Posted inNews
Plans on display for Route 322 culvert preservation project over Killinger Creek
Plans for a culvert preservation project along U.S. Route 322 (Horseshoe Pike) over Killinger Creek are on display online for public review.
Posted inNews
North Cornwall Twp. moves forward with Walden Road bridge replacement plans
North Cornwall Township continued to discuss the future replacement of the Walden Road bridge over Snitz Creek at its meeting Tuesday.
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North Lebanon approves final $38,500 payment for Lions Lake upgrades
At its monthly meeting Monday, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to make a final payment of $38,525.61 for the recently-completed Lions Lake Park Improvements Project, at the recommendation of the township engineer.
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Jackson Twp. to inspect South Ramona Road bridge for the first time since 2001
The township will pay $4,335 for the inspection. The bridge has faced more heavy use since the State Route 501 detour, despite the road not being the intended route.
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Court backs Palmyra Borough in appeal over denied 2024 liquor license transfer
A Lebanon County judge upheld Palmyra Borough’s denial of a liquor license transfer for a proposed piano bar at 1 East Main Street.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Lebanon County shines at second annual international film festival in Mount Gretna
Lebanon teen filmmaker Olivia Wickenheiser won best high school film at the Mount Gretna International Film Festival for her documentary about local dance teacher Judy Williams Henry.
Posted inPeople & Places
Comedy short wins Best in Show at Mount Gretna International Film Festival
Over 40 short films from around the globe and Lebanon County highlight the second annual Mount Gretna Film Festival.
Posted inNews
Swatara Township announces North Lancaster St. bridge’s 18-ton weight limit
The bridge on North Lancaster Street crossing Oil Creek now has an 18-ton weight limit, with no exceptions for emergency vehicles.
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Union Township approves waivers for controversial steel warehouse project
Residents attended the meeting to urge supervisors not to approve the waivers and to share their frustration about the land’s 2023 rezoning. Supervisors approved the waivers recommended by the planning commission.
Posted inPeople & Places
51st Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show fills the Chautauqua’s winding paths
200 artists and thousands of visitors throughout the weekend came to the 51st Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show.
Posted inNews
Bethel Twp. supervisors agree to pipeline project terms for poultry producer
Bethel Township supervisors took action on numerous agenda items at their Aug. 14 meeting.
