North Annville Township supervisors lowered its first-ever and recently created real estate tax by almost half at a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 29.
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Lebanon County emergency tower project moves upward to improve comms system
Lebanon County’s $11.5 million emergency communications project is moving along with an expected completion date of this coming summer.
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Lebanon Bologna Drop returns New Year’s Eve: What you need to know
The 29th annual Lebanon Bologna Drop will take place Wednesday, Dec. 31, with a midnight celebration on S. 8th Street between Chestnut and Cumberland streets.
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Palmyra Borough approves higher fire tax, argument with department continues
The borough approved a steady general fund millage rate, but increased the fire tax by 0.17 mills. Later, a council member called the department’s chief a “pompous ass” in a back-and-forth conversation.
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Lebanon family keeps 80-year Christmas train tradition alive
Lebanon’s Donmoyer family is continuing an 80-year Christmas tradition of setting up an elaborate model train display that honors their late father, who worked for the Reading Railroad.
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Heidelberg Township honors supervisor Ted Cromleigh after 12 years of service
Heidelberg Township supervisors thanked outgoing board member Ted Cromleigh for 12 years of service before approving 2026 tax rates with no increases and addressing several end-of-year agenda items at their December meeting.
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Historic Schaefferstown among 177 groups awarded grants in $4m round
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.
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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.
