Four candidates have filed to compete in the Republican primary for Lebanon mayor, while the sole Democratic candidate to file will win the primary by default and advance to the general election.
Municipalities
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Snyder, Bean Funeral Homes partner in purchase of Lebanon’s Porterfield-Scheid
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Homes & Crematory in Lancaster County and the Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory in Berks County purchased Porterfield-Scheid Funeral Home in North Cornwall Township.
Posted inHistory
Historic World War II newsletter bound community and troops in Campbelltown
The Old Barn Rifle Club’s Semi-Monthly News Letter, produced by volunteers in a makeshift newsroom, served as a vital link between World War II service members and their community in South Londonderry Township.
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Highlights from Old Barn Rifle Club’s WWII era Semi-Monthly News Letter
LebTown has published selected highlights from two volumes of a recently digitized World War II community newsletter.
Posted inNews
Jonestown Borough continues discussions on downtown project funding
The two projects to add curb bump-outs and extensions and extend the curb an extra five feet are up in the air as the borough council searches for additional funding. Council members will decide if they would like to do one part of the project, both parts, or neither.
Posted inNews
North Cornwall approves phases 2A and 2B of North Cornwall Commons housing
The North Cornwall Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to approve Phase 2A and 2B of the North Cornwall Commons land development plan at its meeting Tuesday.
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Kenbrook Bible Camp breaks ground on pavilion renovations
The pavilion renovations will include installing garage doors and insulation, which will allow the space to be used year-round. It will also expand the deck and add an accesible ramp.
Posted inNews
Jackson Township supervisors voice concerns about warehouse development
Supervisors and township staff raised concerns about warehouse development in a rural area, increased truck traffic, road congestion, and safety concerns that could be caused by warehouses on the three proposed lots.
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West Lebanon Township advertises update to disorderly conduct ordinance
The West Lebanon Township Board of Commissioners agreed to advertise updates to its disorderly conduct ordinance at its monthly meeting Monday.
Posted inSports
Story of 1937 Lebanon American Legion baseball team is one worth remembering
Lebanon was the only entry in the now defunct Lebanon County American Legion Baseball to ever win a state championship.
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Bethel Twp. Zoning Board grants Bell & Evans zoning appeals for proposed plant
Bethel Township Zoning Board members granted numerous zoning requests proposed by Bell & Evans for a new plant during a hearing on Feb. 27.
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East Hanover Township plans meeting to discuss future land use
During its monthly meeting Feb. 24, the East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to hold a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss traffic impact fees and future land use.
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Heidelberg Twp. supervisors double up paving plan despite budget constraints
The Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors plans to dip into township reserves to pave two roads this year, as discussed at their meeting Feb. 25.
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City of Lebanon will resume street sweeping on Monday, March 17
The City of Lebanon announced that street sweeping will resume on Monday, March 17.
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Palmyra Borough Council hears update on Route 422 culvert issue
The borough had to respond quickly to put steel plates at the drainage culvert underneath the intersection of West Main Street and South Mark Street as the caps were unsteady and rocking as cars drove over.
