Myerstown Borough Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to amend its residential rental license ordinance, eliminating mandatory inspections in favor of complaint-based enforcement.
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West Cornwall supervisors may rent new parking spaces
West Cornwall Township finished paving a new 26-space parking lot at 67 W. Main St. and is now weighing whether to lease spaces to Quentin businesses, as a developer separately explores adding a car wash to the Cavalry at Quentin site.
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CoLA water usage rises in July as county remains under drought warning
Despite a request to cut usage by 10-15%, Lebanon Authority customers used slightly more water in July than June as the county’s drought warning persists.
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Mount Gretna borough council discusses circulating ordinances to residents
Council members discussed the possibility of emailing new ordinances to Mount Gretna residents prior to voting at their Aug. 10 meeting.
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N. Annville Twp. supervisors grant conditional approval to poultry operation
North Annville Township supervisors approve two land development plans, among other actions, at their Aug. 10 meeting.
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Is an Independent Redistricting Commission a good idea for PA?
LebTown examines the issue of redistricting and asks local legislators about their views.
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Farmers say hemp product ban goes too far
Growers say the federal overhaul is too restrictive and would kill business for even non-intoxicating products.
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Rachel Wallace calls for debate at 75th Mondays with Meuser
Democratic congressional candidate Rachel Wallace challenged Rep. Dan Meuser to a live debate during a protest outside the Lebanon County Courthouse Monday.
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Lebanon County gets donated hazmat equipment from former service provider
Lebanon County Commissioners accepted a donation of hazmat equipment worth $100,000 to $150,000 from Hazmat 2 Environmental Fire Rescue Company, which is transitioning into an education foundation.
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Lebanon County districts to share $11 million in Pennsylvania school adequacy funds
Following a 2023 court ruling that found Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional, the state continues rolling out adequacy funding, with Lebanon County districts receiving allocations ranging from $50,000 to over $6.3 million.
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Refuse Authority approves resolution terminating closure trust
The Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority board voted to end its closure trust fund and seek a surety bond instead, a move officials say will save millions in borrowing costs.
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Jonestown Borough buys new park camera system
Jonestown Borough Council unanimously approved a $28,455 quote from Reed Lock for a new 21-camera park security system, split between the general and parks and recreation funds.
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Cleona Borough denied snow removal reimbursement
Cleona Borough Council addressed the impact of early 2026 snowfall on the borough’s budget, while also hearing resident concerns about alleged code violations.
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Code violation cases pile up in Annville Township
Annville Township officials say code enforcement staff are overwhelmed this year by violations ranging from trash and weeds to illegal camper living, with many issues tied to out-of-town landlords.
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Cornwall Properties’ Knoll plan approaches September deadline
Though no action was taken at the Cornwall Planning and Zoning Commission’s Aug. 3 meeting, the 52-unit Knoll plan approaches a September deadline.
