North Annville supervisors create township’s first-ever real estate tax to help fund a new fire truck as part of the 2026 budget, which was also approved at the supervisors’ Dec. 8 meeting.
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Republican Sen. Chris Gebhard seeks third term representing Lebanon County
State Sen. Chris Gebhard announced his re-election bid to continue representing the 48th District, which covers all of Lebanon County and parts of Berks and Lancaster counties.
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Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority board approves 2026 budget
The board of the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority approved its 2026 budget recently that includes a $10 increase in the tipping fee—or what haulers pay to dispose of waste—to $82/ton.
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Code Blue Alert issued for Monday night into Tuesday morning
The Lebanon County Coalition to End Homelessness has issued a Code Blue Alert that will begin at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, and last until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9.
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North Cornwall Township passes 2026 budget, waits on Patch Mansion decision
North Cornwall Township supervisors approved a 2026 budget with no tax increases Tuesday but postponed a decision on relocating the Patch Mansion to township property until more information is provided.
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Jonestown Borough Council approves 2026 final budget with no tax increase
The budget outlines about $550,000 in both income and expenses. The millage rate for borough residents will remain consistent at 1.8 mills.
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County Commissioners propose $113.8 million budget with .20-mill tax increase
The Lebanon County Commissioners introduced its 2026 proposed budget with a .20 tax increase at its Dec. 4 meeting.
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Annville commissioners approve $3.06M budget, 0.5 mill property tax increase
Annville Township commissioners approved a $3.06 million budget for 2026 and a 0.5-mill property tax increase that will add $72.20 annually to the median-assessed home’s tax bill.
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With arctic cold coming, Code Blue Alert issued for Thursday night to Saturday AM
The Lebanon County Coalition to End Homelessness issued a Code Blue Alert from 5 p.m. Thursday through 8 a.m. Saturday due to an arctic cold front bringing record-challenging low temperatures.
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West Lebanon Township begins process for Coleman Memorial Park connection
West Lebanon Township commissioners unanimously authorized discussions to connect Coleman Memorial Park to the township park via a .1-mile trail, though no construction has been approved.
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UCC of Newmanstown set to reopen with a new name after $100,000 renovations
The United Christian Church of Newmanstown is about to reopen with a new name after a $100,000 renovation project.
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Jackson Twp. supervisors give guidance on updated solicitors ordinance
The goal of the ordinance, according to supervisor Thomas Houtz, is to protect township residents while not overly limiting small businesses.
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Pennsylvania wants to be paid first in Cedar Haven receivership proceeding
Commonwealth says Cedar Haven owes it more than originally stated, faces possible loss of license.
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Jon Beers to leave position as City of Lebanon Authority director at year end
On Dec. 31, Jon Beers will step down as executive director, City of Lebanon Authority, a position he’s held since the authority’s establishment in 2007.
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