A request for a variance to move a medical marijuana dispensary to a next door parcel was denied Wednesday by the zoning hearing board.
Municipalities
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Bethel Twp. planners receive solar farm, Blue Mountain Road project updates
The Bethel Township Planning Commission held a nearly 2.5-hour meeting Tuesday to review multiple Bell & Evans projects, including a cold storage facility, Transportation Center and highway improvements, along with Lebanon 22’s solar farm plans.
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North Lebanon hears end-of-year reports
Lebanon County Regional Police Chief Tim Knight reported Monday that the merged department reduced overtime hours to 644.75 in 2025 compared to 828.5 hours logged by the two separate departments in 2024.
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Palmyra farmer who made Dairymen’s milkshakes known statewide to retire
After three decades of transforming the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association from a small operation with four milkshake machines to one serving thousands with 24 machines and 700 volunteers, Dave Smith plans to retire as executive director later this year.
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Lebanon native Jarred Murray set for first pro wrestling event
Lebanon Catholic grad Jarred Murray, a former high school basketball player, will make his pro wrestling debut Saturday at the CCW event at the Eagles Hall.
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Richland Borough votes to allow possible water rate hike for $6M tank project
Richland Borough Council passed a resolution giving it authority to raise water rates if necessary to pay for an elevated water storage tank project, though Council President Kelly Bricker stressed rates are not currently increasing.
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South Annville zoning board rejects sidewalk request from ‘The Grove’
The South Annville Township Zoning Hearing Board unanimously rejected a variance request Jan. 15 that would have allowed The Grove development to build sidewalks on only one side of streets in its planned 42-home subdivision.
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Union Township OKs July 4th parade through township and Jonestown
The parade will start in Union Township and proceed through Jonestown, ending at Jonestown Community Park. It will start at 6 p.m. on July 3.
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West Cornwall Township supervisors adopt regional comprehensive plan
West Cornwall Township supervisors heard updates on multiple developments including the mixed-use Cavalry at Quentin project and apartments at 419, where 62 of 104 units are now occupied.
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South Annville Township approves crack sealing projects at two locations
The South Annville Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to undergo crack sealing at Old South Crossing and the Meadows at Bachman Run at its monthly meeting Wednesday, Jan. 14.
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PennDOT schedules utility pole work on Richland Avenue, Myerstown
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has scheduled utility pole replacement work this week on Richland Avenue (Route 2011) in Myerstown.
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Shuey’s Pretzels says future is uncertain
Shuey’s Pretzels, a 99-year-old Lebanon fixture whose twisted treats have delighted everyone from popes to presidents, is pondering its next chapter.
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Myerstown Borough Council waits on solicitor appointment
Following discussion on the possible appointment of a new solicitor at its reorganization meeting Jan. 5, Myerstown Borough Council opted to table action on the matter at its regular meeting Tuesday.
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Chick-fil-A granted zoning variances for Londonderry Square location
North Londonderry Township’s Zoning Hearing Board unanimously approved two setback variances Wednesday for a proposed Chick-fil-A restaurant at 21 N. Londonderry Square in Palmyra that will allow construction of ordering and pickup canopies.
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Cornwall Borough Council passes zoning amendment for non-listed uses
Cornwall Borough Council unanimously agreed to pass an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance to govern uses not already accounted for by borough code following a public hearing Monday.
