Five hospitality workers received 2025 Hospitality Star Awards at Thursday’s tourism summit, which drew more than 80 industry professionals to celebrate Lebanon Valley’s growing tourism sector.
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Expect lane restrictions next week on I-81 bridge over Swatara Creek, Route 72
Northbound motorists on Interstate 81 can expect daytime lane restrictions on two days next week while PennDOT inspects a bridge spanning the Swatara Creek.
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South Annville considers proposed 2026 budget before vote in December
Supervisors considered the proposed 2026 budget before the Dec. 10 meeting, at which time they can make minor changes before they vote.
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Myerstown Borough plans permanent speed humps on S. Locust St. for 2026
Myerstown Borough Council plans to install four permanent speed humps along South Locust Street in 2026 following a PennDOT recommendation, with the project included in the draft 2026 budget discussed at Tuesday’s meeting.
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City of Lebanon Authority to send letters to 10,000 customers about pipe material
In the next weeks, more than 10,000 City of Lebanon Authority customers will receive letters informing them that the lines carrying water from the curb into their residences are galvanized iron, lead, or of unknown material.
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Mount Gretna Borough might consider 2026 budget with tax increase
The 2026 budget has not been approved yet, but the spreadsheet shared with the council shows options for a 5% or a 7% millage rate increase to cope with rising costs.
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No change in millage rate for West Cornwall Township draft 2026 budget
West Cornwall Township supervisors retained the 1.250-mill tax rate for a 10th consecutive year while the 2026 draft budget tops $1 million for the first time due to residential growth.
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Lebanon County residents share likes, dislikes at countywide planning session
About 40 residents attended the first public meeting Wednesday as Lebanon County, one of Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing areas, begins crafting a comprehensive plan to manage development through 2040.
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Cornwall Borough advances proposed 2026 budget with no tax increase
Monday night, Cornwall Borough Council agreed to advertise the draft 2026 budget for adoption at its December meeting, with councilman Tom Burton opposed.
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$50.1B budget that ends impasse sends $565M to needy schools, makes key climate concession
The deal ends a four-month budget impasse that stopped the flow of billions of state dollars to schools, counties, and nonprofits that provide critical public services.
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N. Annville Twp. proposes first-ever real estate tax to help fund fire company
North Annville Township supervisors released a preliminary 2026 budget that includes the township’s first-ever real estate tax, a 1-mill levy that will help fund the North Annville Fire Company’s equipment purchases.
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Refuse authority presents draft budget for 2026, revenues to increase
The Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority is projecting $10.7 million in operational revenues for 2026, an increase of more than $1.3 million driven by a tipping fee hike from $72 to $82 per ton.
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Study recommends consolidation of fire departments across six municipalities
Lebanon County fire companies and municipal governments are reviewing a state advisory report that recommends consolidation to combat declining volunteers, rising costs and coverage gaps, though implementation depends on local leaders’ willingness to act.
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Cornwall planning board advances zoning amendment for non-considered uses
During a three-hour meeting at 10 a.m. Monday morning, Cornwall’s Planning and Zoning Commission discussed multiple drafted ordinances.
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Public meetings for Lebanon County’s comprehensive plan to be held this week
Input sought from county residents concerning the new comprehensive plan on development trends and future planning priorities for Lebanon County.
