The commission heard mostly negative feedback, with people worrying about additional regulations and decreasing property value. Commissioners and township staff said they will take the comments into consideration.
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Union Township Planning Commission continues to edit proposed ordinances
The planning commission continued its discussion on the updated and new ordinances, but they decided not to make a recommendation to the board of supervisors yet.
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Lebanon County commissioners hear overview of child advocacy nonprofit
Lebanon County Commissioners were briefed Wednesday on the life-changing mission of the Court Appointed Special Advocate program that works on behalf of abused and neglected children.
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East Hanover approves Kreider Farms expansion, table Jonestown Rd. rezoning
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors approved a Kreider Farms development plan and tabled a rezoning ordinance for a Jonestown Road parcel following resident pushback at its monthly meeting Monday.
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Clear skies greet Umbrella Walk honoring fallen Lebanon officer Lt. William Lebo
Clear skies greeted participants of Lebanon City’s fourth annual Umbrella Walk on Tuesday, an event honoring Lt. William Lebo, who was killed responding to a call on March 31, 2022.
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Lebanon County, Western Lebanon County Regional PDs consider merger
The governing commissions for both Lebanon County Regional Police Department and Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department expressed willingness to move forward with a merger at an informational public meeting March 31. If further regionalization is pursued, it could occur as early as 2027.
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S. Lebanon Township receives funding toward park playground equipment
The township received some of the funding needed to replace playground equipment at South Hills Park through a Marcellus Shale grant.
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PA Army National Guard takes 2nd in Lithuania’s Best Infantry Squad event
Soldiers with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard earned second place in a competition with NATO allies in Rukla, Lithuania, in early March.
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State Senate challenger Clovis Crane holds campaign launch, asks for support
Challenger Clovis Crane said he’s counting on grassroots support, door-knocking, and word-of-mouth to unseat incumbent Republican Chris Gebhard.
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Federal judge approves procedure for sale of Cedar Haven in auction
Bids are being expected through the end of April for the pending sale of Cedar Haven Healthcare Center, a federal judge ruled on Thursday.
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Heidelberg supervisors vote to advertise paving project, approve solar plan
Heidelberg Township supervisors took action Tuesday on road paving, a solar project, building demolition costs, and several other municipal matters at their monthly meeting.
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Lebanon County, W. Lebanon County regional police consider merger
The Lebanon County Regional Police Department and the Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department will hold a meeting Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m. at the North Cornwall Township municipal building to discuss a potential merger.
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Myerstown council workshop considers chicken ordinance, police options
Myerstown Borough Council discussed expanding chicken-keeping rules and securing a police coverage contract at its March 25 workshop, and separately agreed to cancel this year’s Easter Egg Hunt due to insufficient preparation time.
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Capello highlights falling theft, rising drug arrests in 16th State of the City
In her 16th State of the City address, Mayor Sherry Capello says Lebanon is healthy, looking to get better.
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Palmyra Borough Council commits to steady fire department apparatus funding
The annual $75,000 contribution for the next five years will go toward getting a replacement fire engine, which is estimated to cost $1.2 to $1.4 million.
