Peachey Rail Works received an $810,000 grant to construct two additional tracks and install unloading equipment at its Lebanon terminal that primarily serves agricultural clients.
Municipalities
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Police contract, snow removal efforts, highlight first 2026 City Council meeting
The City of Lebanon and its police officers’ union have agreed to a contract through 2029, and over 5,700 tons of snow have been removed from city streets.
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Heidelberg Township introduces new officials, disagrees on appointments
Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors introduced newly appointed officials at their Jan. 27 meeting, where they also announced a $100,000 state grant for developing a trailhead and parking area at Schaefferstown Park Trail.
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B.R. Kreider & Son announces plans to build new office in S. Lebanon Township
Plans are underway for B. R. Kreider & Son to relocate its Lebanon office from 28 Evergreen Road to a new building that would be constructed at the intersection of Evergreen Road and State Drive.
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Lebanon city cancels snow emergency
Lebanon canceled its snow emergency Thursday at 9 a.m., reopening all snow emergency routes to traffic and parking after Winter Storm Fern.
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DA: U.S. Marshals arrest 2nd suspect in 2021 Lebanon homicide case
Jaden Pagan, 19, was arrested Wednesday in New York City by U.S. Marshals for a 2021 Lebanon County homicide that occurred when he was 15 years old, officials announced.
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Palmyra Borough Council hears resident complaints about snow plowing
Two residents shared their dissatisfaction with the plowing throughout the borough, saying that roads weren’t cleared widely enough and it created unsafe driving conditions.
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South Londonderry receives funding for a second roundabout on South Forge Road
The $1.75 million in grants will help cover the anticipated $2 million price tag.
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Lebanon city will begin side street clean up Thursday; vehicles must be removed
Lebanon will begin secondary street snow removal Thursday at 7 a.m., targeting specific streets over two days with vehicles required to be removed or face tickets and towing.
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Cornwall police investigate strong-arm robbery at Miners Village hockey rink
Cornwall Borough Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery Saturday morning at Miners Village hockey rink in which two men assaulted a juvenile and stole his backpack and phone.
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Uni the groundhog to make 45th annual Groundhog Day forecast in Myerstown
Uni the groundhog will make his 45th annual weather forecast Feb. 2 at 8 a.m. at Myerstown Recreation Park, floating down Tulpehocken Creek before predicting the arrival of spring in Pennsylvania Dutch and English.
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Lebanon city begins snow removal following weekend storm
Lebanon City will haul snow overnight Tuesday and Wednesday from seven designated streets, requiring parking bans and encouraging residents to shovel sidewalk snow into parking lanes by Thursday’s extended deadline.
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Bethel Twp. zoning board allows variances requested by poultry producer
Variances granted Thursday at Bethel Township zoning hearing for Bell & Evans for two separate projects being planned by the poultry producer in Fredericksburg.
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Jackson Township approves new equipment purchases
The Jackson Township Board of Supervisors approved a proposal to purchase three pieces of equipment and a replacement truck for the township.
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North Cornwall Twp. adopts Cornwall-Lebanon regional comprehensive plan
North Cornwall supervisors unanimously adopted the Cornwall-Lebanon Comprehensive Plan, an advisory document shared among five municipalities in the school district that provides policy recommendations on development and zoning.
