Sen. Chris Gebhard defeated challenger Clovis Crane by a 2-1 margin in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania’s 48th District Senate seat after a contentious race.
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Lebanon County 2026 primary election results
Here are the results from the 2026 primary election, according to the latest summary data from Lebanon County.
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Bethel Twp. supervisors approve pool opening, poultry producer’s projects
Bethel Township supervisors move to open pool for the summer season and address actions involving several poultry producer operations at their May 14 meeting.
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Students invited to submit essay, earn a seat at ceremonial session of Legislature
Pennsylvania high school students are invited to participate in a newly created student essay contest commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Union Township moves five ordinances to county planning for feedback
Supervisors have shared their disagreements over whether the ordinances are necessary, with two supervisors saying the updates would address inconsistencies and ambiguity in the township’s books and one supervisor saying they would restrict residents.
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Swatara Township supervisors award road repair bids
The Swatara Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to award bids for base repair on Werner Road and oil and chip treatment on Greble, Shirksville, and Pine Meadow roads at its monthly meeting May 14.
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South Annville asked to update zoning ordinance for future data center projects
On May 13, supervisors heard requests from residents to clearly define and regulate data centers in the township’s zoning ordinance.
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New Enterprise Stone & Lime wins Dierwechter Road paving contract
New Enterprise’s $155,022 bid for paving three-quarters of a mile of road undercuts three others, Millcreek board discusses millage to fund fire department and township solicitor discusses potential zoning changes.
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Cornwall Borough adopts blasting ordinance, advances Cobalt Alley matter
After months of debate surrounding development-related concerns, Cornwall Borough Council approved a new blasting ordinance Monday night while also advancing the ongoing Cobalt Alley and Iron Valley Drive issue.
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West Cornwall supervisors consider options to address speeding in Quentin
West Cornwall Township supervisors are exploring movable, solar-powered speed limit signs to combat speeding through Quentin amid a decade-long traffic concern.
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Richland Borough Council addresses water project delays
Richland Borough Council addressed ongoing delays with contractors on the Well No. 9 installation at its May 12 meeting.
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Myerstown Borough Council unanimously picks Greg Kemp for open seat
Myerstown Borough Council unanimously agreed to appoint resident Greg Kemp to an open council seat at its monthly meeting May 12.
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South Lebanon board approves bid to connect Meadowview Estates to sewer
South Lebanon supervisors approved an $852,515 contract with Allgyer Enterprises to connect about 35 Meadowview Estates homes to public sewer lines.
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Palmyra Borough faces barriers with plans for ‘Welcome to Palmyra’ sign
The steep hill of the intersection of Lingle Avenue and West Main Street might need some work before the “Welcome to Palmyra” sign can. be installed.
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Palmyra school board approves 0% tax increase, declines to renew wrestling coaches amid community backlash
Palmyra’s school board drew criticism for not rehiring its wrestling coaches after a district investigation found policy violations, while also passing a budget that holds the tax rate steady despite some members pushing for an increase.
