A Lebanon County nonprofit that preserves Pennsylvania German history will use a $9,000 state grant to cover insurance costs for its three historic properties in Schaefferstown.
Municipalities
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Jackson Township approves 2026 budget for another year with a steady tax rate
The budget shows $1,999,000 in both expenses and income for 2026. Supervisors said the township hasn’t raised taxes in at least 30 years.
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North Cornwall Township rejects plan to relocate historic Patch Mansion
North Cornwall Township supervisors rejected moving the historic Patch Mansion to township land but offered to allow construction of a monument to Capt. Alexander Patch in Gloninger Woods Park as an alternative.
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Habitat for Humanity hands over the keys for a Lebanon rebuild
The house on North 11th Street in Lebanon was previously condemned after two house fires, but it will now serve as a steady home for one of Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity’s own employees.
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North Lebanon Township passes 2026 budget, no tax increase
North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to pass the drafted 2026 budget at its monthly meeting Monday.
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N. Londonderry Twp. officials approve 2026 general budget with no tax increase
North Londonderry Township supervisors approved a 2026 budget with no general fund tax increase for residents, though the fire hydrant tax rose slightly from 0.061 to 0.065 mills.
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Council approves 2026 budget with no property tax bump for 11th straight year
No property tax hike, a new online application and payment system, and recognition of an outgoing member highlighted the Dec. 15 meeting of the Lebanon City Council.
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Aerial photos show extent of Cumberland Street fire damage; 14 displaced by blaze
Aerial images shot Monday show the devastation from Saturday’s fire on Cumberland Street, where more than two dozen fire companies responded to a blaze that gutted the interior of the historic Hauer Building.
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Myerstown Wastewater Treatment Facility receives PRWA recognition
The Pennsylvania Rural Water Association awarded the Myerstown Wastewater Treatment Facility with its annual Wastewater System of the Year award for 2025.
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Swatara Township supervisors approve 2026 budget with steady millage rate
Taxes for Swatara Township residents will stay consistent in 2026 at 1.35 mills. The budget shows $1.92 million in revenue and $1.89 million in expenditures, with reserve funds helping cover the gap.
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South Annville Township adopts 2026 budget with no tax increases
On Dec. 10, the South Annville Township Board of Supervisors unanimously moved to adopt the 2026 budget, which features no tax increases.
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Union Township approves 2026 budget with steady tax rate
Union Township’s taxes will remain steady at 0.2291 mills in 2026. The township is expecting $1.87 million in revenue and $1.34 million in expenses.
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Bethel Twp. officials formally adopt 2026 budget with no tax increase on residents
Bethel Township supervisors formally adopt their 2026 budget and bid farewell to a departing board member at their Dec. 11 meeting.
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Cornwall Manor acquires 55 acres of North Cornwall Township farmland
Cornwall Manor purchased a 55-acre farm for $2.2 million at an October auction and plans to lease it to a local farmer, marking the retirement community’s first property acquisition outside Cornwall Borough.
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Firefighters battle Saturday night downtown fire amid snowstorm
Firefighters from throughout the county braved falling snow and sub-freezing conditions to battle a multi-alarm blaze Saturday night on the 800 block of Cumberland Street in downtown Lebanon.
