The Myerstown Area Heritage Center and Museum, officially established in 2024, celebrated its grand opening over the Fourth of July weekend with exhibits on local businesses, education, and the Civil War.
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Cornwall Borough Council rejects water and sewer recommendation
In a narrow vote, Cornwall Borough Council voted not to appoint water and sewer committee recommendation Cavi Miller to the open water and sewer director position during a special meeting June 30. Also in a mixed vote, council voted to appoint candidate David Bradley to the position.
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Patriotic mural unveiled at 9th and Maple
In celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary this weekend, CubeSmart held a ceremony unveiling a patriotic mural by the intersection of North 9th Street and Maple Street Thursday.
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Lebanon City Council reaffirms principles of Declaration of Independence
Lebanon City Council held a special July 2 meeting to reaffirm the principles of the Declaration of Independence as part of America’s 250th birthday celebration.
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City officials unearth 1976 time capsule
A 1976 bicentennial time capsule was unearthed Wednesday at Coleman Memorial Park in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, as part of the city’s America250 celebration, with plans to add 2026 items before reburying it for opening in 2076.
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East Hanover Township approves Jonestown Road rezoning
East Hanover Township supervisors unanimously approved rezoning a 45-acre parcel on Jonestown Road from residential to agricultural, potentially paving the way for chicken houses on the property.
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Sheetz at Long Lane & Rt. 72 scheduled to open near end of summer
The new Sheetz at the intersection of state Route 72 and Long Lane is scheduled to open near the end of summer.
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City officials release new details on cause of June 16 downtown fire
Careless smoking on an outside rear balcony caused the June 16 downtown Lebanon fire that damaged adjoining properties in the 700 block of Cumberland Street and displaced 15 tenants.
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PennDOT seeks public input on Gravel Hill Road bridge replacement
PennDOT has opened a monthlong online plans display for the replacement of a 1967 bridge on Gravel Hill Road in East Hanover Township, with construction expected to begin in spring 2028.
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PennDOT opens public comment period for Route 501 culvert replacement
PennDOT plans to replace a 1952 culvert on North College Street over a tributary to Owl Creek, with construction expected in summer 2028.
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South Lebanon approves bond release, receives mosquito update
South Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors approved the bond release for a local business at Tuesday’s meeting.
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Cherry Fair celebrates, preserves Pennsylvania German history
Historic Schaefferstown held its annual Cherry Fair on Saturday, featuring more than 50 artisans and demonstrators as the nonprofit works to preserve and restore 18th-century sites in the community.
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Palmyra Borough will become a cashless operation on Jan. 1
The borough intends to inform residents about the change to the accepted forms of payment prior to becoming cashless at the turn of the year.
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Heidelberg supervisors pay toward township building remodel
Heidelberg Township supervisors approved a $67,903.56 payment to Woodland Contractors for the ongoing remodel of the township building and voted to terminate the Warko Group as plumbing contractor over delays.
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Get to know Becki Batz, library director of Richland Community Library
Batz works as a teacher and librarian at the Schuylkill Haven Area High School and library director at the Richland Community Library.
