At its monthly meeting Monday, Cornwall Borough Council unanimously agreed to permit the Planning and Zoning Commission to meet with borough solicitor Josele Cleary and discuss options for changes to the zoning ordinance.
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City of Lebanon Authority shares results from August water testing
City of Lebanon Authority reported Monday that water samples tested for lead from 29 water customers in August contained no lead particles or contained lead below the 15 parts per billion action level, and one sample exceeded 15 ppm.
Taxpayers billed $6M for arson-related repairs to governor’s mansion, but Shapiro admin withholds full details
Shapiro admin officials are shielding information about nearly a quarter of those expenses, citing security concerns.
N. Annville Twp. supervisors look to rehire Cleona Borough for police services
North Annville officials consider new police contract, obtaining mortgage paperwork for former fire company at Sept. 8 meeting.
Alleged double voting in Pa. caught by scrutinized data-sharing alliance
A 2020 case of double voting in Pennsylvania was discovered using information from ERIC, a data-sharing consortium that has come under attack from conservatives in recent years.
National money starts flowing into critical Pa. Supreme Court retention races
The Republican State Leadership Committee has spent at least $85K on digital ads, urging viewers to vote “No in November.”
New Fireman’s Park facilities in Fredericksburg dedicated at ceremony
Fireman’s Park in Fredericksburg was dedicated prior to upcoming Hinkelfest festivities this weekend.
Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, municipal building receive construction funding
Two separate construction projects were among numerous approvals of the Lebanon County Commissioners at their Sept. 4 meeting.
Jonestown Borough continues baseball field talks, agrees to rent portable toilet
With ongoing disagreements between the Jonestown Borough Council and the local American Legion, the borough is replacing a portable bathroom that the legion removed.
Speedwell Fire Company shocked by insurance decision over 2001 engine
Following an accident in which Speedwell Fire Company’s 2001 American LaFrance fire truck was backed into a pole with a cement base while on call, the vehicle has been determined totaled by insurance provider VFIS.
Pennsylvania pharmacies cleared to give COVID shots, but access remains limited
Guidelines provide different levels of access, and experts say it’s now up to pharmacies to decide which recommendations to follow.
Bethel Township reschedules September meeting for calendar conflict
The Bethel Township Board of Supervisors’ regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. has been cancelled and rescheduled to Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m.
State budget impasse impacts local public schools, county government
While Lebanon County can currently maintain services through local tax revenue, its school districts face different levels of financial strain from the state budget impasse, with Lebanon School District warning of possible October funding shortfall.
Jackson Township supervisors authorize start of work on data center ordinance
The supervisors want to establish guidelines to be referred to in the event that an organization submits a proposal for a data center.
Bethel Twp. zoning hearing board denies proposed 5,000 solar panel farm array
Bethel Township officials deny proposed solar farm in the municipality during a Sept. 2 zoning hearing board session.














