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Lebanon County’s geological diversity stands out on new National Geologic Map
The city of Lebanon, along with regions to the east and west, is covered with a broad swatch of pink – the color indicative of sedimentary rocks dating to the Ordovician period.
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Mail-in ballots to be mailed in early October for November election
Election board take action on various items at Sept. 18 meeting in advance of Nov. 4 municipal election.
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DECD report: Local tourist spending down about 9.5% in 2024 compared to 2023
A state economic report shows Lebanon County was among four counties in Pennsylvania’s Dutch Country Roads region to see declining tourist revenue in 2024, dropping $27.6 million from the previous year.
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Lebanon City Council receives farmers market update ahead of voting meeting
Lebanon Farmers Market owner Jared Mizrahi attended the Lebanon City Council’s pre-council meeting to give updates about his plans for the market, which include revitalization and events.
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Bethel Twp. questions insurance coverage for non-emergency events
Questions swirl around liability at non-fire company events in Bethel Township during Sept. 18 supervisors meeting.
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Lebanon County faces $5 million funding shortfall for one agency’s costs
Rising costs in one Lebanon County agency has caused a $5 million shortfall.
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Lebanon County Commissioners hire electrical contractor for municipal project
Renovations are set to begin at the Lebanon County municipal building following the hiring of an electrical contractor.
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Swatara Township grants solar farm conditional use, but future still uncertain
RWE Clean Energy secured conditional approval for a solar installation in Swatara Township but must either challenge Bethel Township’s rejection or modify plans that currently span both municipalities.
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Bethel Township officials question new transmission substation construction
Bethel Township officials investigate legality of new substation that they believe circumvents their permitting process.
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North Cornwall Township supervisors begin review of budget for 2026
The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors began to review the drafted 2026 budget at its meeting Tuesday.
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Jackson Township imposes 10-ton weight limit on S. Ramona Rd. bridge
The township is still waiting for the final report but was advised to impose a 10-ton weight limit in the meantime due to one of the bridge’s wing walls bowing.
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Plans move forward for cold storage, tray pack poultry facilities in Fredericksburg
A land development plan for two Bell & Evans’ plants was presented at the Aug. 16 meeting of the Bethel Township Planning Commission.
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PennDOT District 8 tells local planners: No new projects until next transport bill
PennDOT District 8 plans to focus on projects approved in the county’s current Transportation Improvement Project rather than taking on any new ones in the immediate future.
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North Lebanon Township approves feral cat feeding for registered TNR programs
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to amend its code of ordinances to allow for the feeding of feral cats as part of a registered trap neuter release (TNR) program at its monthly meeting Monday.
