The Lebanon County Coalition to End Homelessness activated a Code Blue Alert and opened warming centers across the county ahead of dangerous wind chills expected to reach minus 20 degrees.
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Landlord sues North Cornwall Commons restaurant for unpaid rent
Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery at North Cornwall Commons has been sued by its landlord for back rent, but remains open.
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Annville commissioners to consider rezoning residential home to commercial
Annville Township commissioners will vote in March on whether to rezone a house on Main Street from low-density residential to commercial, after the Lebanon County Planning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend against the change.
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North Cornwall approves Nolt’s Garden Center, 700 E. Penn land development
North Cornwall Township supervisors unanimously approved land development plans Tuesday for Nolt’s Garden Center to add two greenhouses and for a three-unit retail development at 700 East Penn Avenue.
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West Lebanon approves sound system purchase, hopes to record meetings
The $1,175 estimate includes a microphone system, in-ceiling speakers, wire, and four hours of installation. Commissioners hope to use this so in-person visitors can better hear and so they can livestream and post the meetings after.
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Cornwall P&Z unanimously recommends Greg Roussey for board vacancy
After interviewing two construction managers with decades of experience, Cornwall’s Planning and Zoning Commission chose Greg Roussey for his regular meeting attendance and committee involvement since moving to the borough in 2016.
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Cold temperatures delay Route 72 tree work; more than 1,000 respond to survey
The recent cold weather put the chill on planned tree trimming operations on State Route 72, the first phase of the $7-million resurfacing project of 6.32 miles of Quentin Road from the Lancaster/Lebanon county line to just south of Rocherty Road.
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Jackson Township approves property for agricultural security area
Jackson Township supervisors designated 48.29 acres owned by Raymond B. and Esther Mae Zimmerman as an agricultural security area, a voluntary program that helps landowners qualify for farmland preservation.
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Shapiro calls for more investment in Pa.’s poorest schools, public transit agencies as part of $53.3B budget pitch
To help pay for the new spending, Shapiro again called on lawmakers to tax and regulate slot-like skill games and legalize recreational marijuana.
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ICE buys $87M warehouse in Berks County as it plans expansion of immigration detention centers
The warehouse, located at 3501 Mountain Road in Upper Bern Township, was sold to the United States government on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.
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South Lebanon approves engineering agreement for Hebron stormwater project
South Lebanon Township supervisors approved a stormwater project engineering agreement, a sewer system grinder purchase, and the promotion of Officer Logan Firestine to tenured patrolman at their Jan. 27 meeting.
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Wooden nickels promote, celebrate Lebanon County’s rich history & heritage
Lebanon Countians are collecting wooden nickels to celebrate, commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday this year.
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Police contract, snow removal efforts, highlight first 2026 City Council meeting
The City of Lebanon and its police officers’ union have agreed to a contract through 2029, and over 5,700 tons of snow have been removed from city streets.
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Heidelberg Township introduces new officials, disagrees on appointments
Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors introduced newly appointed officials at their Jan. 27 meeting, where they also announced a $100,000 state grant for developing a trailhead and parking area at Schaefferstown Park Trail.
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Code Blue Alert extended again to Feb. 3
The Lebanon County Coalition to End Homelessness again extended its Code Blue Alert until Feb. 3 due to ongoing extreme cold temperatures.
