New supervisor Stephen Lum wasn’t in favor of adding more regulations to township residents. The ordinances in question are still in the development phase in the planning commission.
Municipalities
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Myerstown Borough Council seeks applicants for vacant council seat
Following the resignation of councilwoman Stacey Hackman, Myerstown Borough Council is looking for letters of interest from residents who wish to serve the remainder of her term.
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Century-old fasnacht fundraiser tradition continues at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church
Multi-generational families worked around the clock at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Lebanon to produce thousands of traditional Pennsylvania Dutch donuts for the parish’s 101st annual Fasnacht Day fundraiser.
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Palmyra Borough moves forward with pump station relocation plans
The borough authorized its engineer to issue a notice of intent to award contracts to two low bidders — one for $624,500, and the other for $150,700.
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Richland Borough receives council member’s resignation
Richland Borough council member Mark Brubaker, who was set to serve a term through 2029, submitted his letter of resignation.
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Cornwall council revisits proposal for restructured P&Z commission
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.
