Cornwall Police Department patrolman Zachary Donmoyer was honored with a Lifesaving Award at last week’s Cornwall Borough Council meeting.
Municipalities
Posted inPeople & Places
Friends group premieres documentary concerning Governor Dick Park
A new documentary highlighting efforts of the Friends of Governor Dick concerning the 1100-plus acre Governor Dick Park in southern Lebanon County aired Friday evening in Mt. Gretna.
Posted inHistory
Reminders of Mt. Gretna’s past as home to PANG are still visible to those who look
Hidden remnants of Pennsylvania National Guard’s former Mount Gretna encampment, including combat trenches and concrete foundations, continue to intrigue historians and explorers in Lebanon County’s state game lands.
Posted inNews
LCRC-endorsed candidates in Palmyra win big in council, school board races
Two borough council incumbents lost to the slate of four candidates endorsed by the Lebanon County Republican Committee. Incumbent mayor Tom Miller beat his LCRC competition to remain in his seat.
Posted inNews
Capello secures Republican nomination
In Tuesday’s primary election, incumbent Sherry Capello secured the Republican nomination for a fifth term as Lebanon City Mayor.
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Millcreek Township approves easement for new 2,700-foot-long walking path
The Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an easement agreement for a planned walking path despite pushback from neighbors at its monthly meeting Wednesday.
Posted inEducation
Lebanon school board OKs $5.25 million purchase of Lebanon Catholic property
The Lebanon school board has approved the $5.25 million purchase of the former Lebanon Catholic property from a Lancaster developer.
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PennDOT reopens Route 422 in Palmyra after emergency sinkhole fix (Updated)
PennDOT announced that Route 422 in Palmyra has been reopened following emergency repairs to a sinkhole that closed the road Monday, and the detour has been lifted.
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South Annville Twp. updated on planned, in-progress, and completed construction
At its May meeting, the South Annville Township Board of Supervisors heard updates on culvert replacement, inlet, and road widening projects.
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Union Township considers increase of supervisor pay for first time since 1997
If approved, the ordinance would raise supervisor pay from $1,875 to $3,145 per year. The change would go into effect at the start of each seat’s next term.
Posted inPeople & Places
Nation’s oldest transport tunnel celebrated at 35th Union Canal Day
The annual Union Canal Day is the product of careful organization by dedicated volunteers.
Posted inNews
Myerstown council to meet with Regional Police Commission to consider coverage
Myerstown Borough Council chair Park Haverstick II announced Tuesday that the Lebanon County Regional Police Commission has agreed to meet with representatives of council in discussion of possible coverage of the borough.
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Bethel Twp. officials field questions on tentative affordable housing project
Bethel Twp. supervisors address an early plan to construct affordable housing units in Fredericksburg at their May 15 monthly meeting, among other action items on a busy agenda.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Palmyra Borough mayoral candidate Kevin Yiengst charged with DUI
Palmyra Borough mayoral candidate Kevin Yiengst was charged with DUI following a Thursday night incident in Palmyra.
Posted inNews
Palmyra Borough’s fix of Melrose development stormwater problem stalls
The council heard a list of alternatives, but did not make a decision at the May meeting about how they will move forward.
