Bethel Township supervisors took action on numerous agenda items at their Aug. 14 meeting.
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Millcreek Twp. redirects funds to housing rehab while eyeing post office upgrades
The Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors opted to continue pursuing improvements to the township’s post office in discussions of this year’s allotment of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
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South Annville approves phase three of Candler’s Pointe Development plans
South Annville supervisors also approved other land plans, accepted an audit proposal, and heard from residents about a water easement issue.
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South Londonderry approves cell tower land development plan and waivers
The proposed Verizon cell tower would sit on the In The Net property and is expected to give better service to South Londonderry residents.
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Weaber Inc. files for bankruptcy protection, continues its operations
S. Annville Township hardwood lumber manufacturer Weaber, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, indicating that it plans to reorganize and stay in business.
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The conflicting visions to fund SEPTA and Pa.’s other public transit agencies
Lawmakers have missed SEPTA’s deadline to act to forestall cuts, divided over where money for transit should come from.
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People seeking to clear their record of a criminal conviction can now do so online
The state’s new online pardon application aims to speed reviews and expand access for people seeking to clear criminal records.
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Revised plans for curb and sidewalk work in Quentin under PennDOT review
Curb and sidewalk work on the township’s property at 67 W. Main St., Quentin, is still on hold, awaiting approval by PennDOT and issuance of a highway occupancy permit.
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Myerstown Borough Council adds speed humps as 501 bridge work causes traffic
At its monthly meeting Tuesday, Myerstown Borough Council continued to discuss the traffic problems that have emerged since part of State Route 501 was closed due to the Tulpehocken Creek bridge replacement.
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Cornwall Borough Council sends zoning review items to solicitor for evaluation
Cornwall Borough Council agreed to send the solicitor a list of items considered in a review of the borough’s ordinances during its monthly meeting Monday.
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Palmyra Borough discusses dangerous e-bikes, police chief requests resident help
Palmyra Borough Council discussed a possible ordinance to regulate electric bicycles, but decided to rely on increased enforcement rather than additional legislation.
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Wanted: Downtown property owners to share facade improvement grant money
Lebanon city officials are looking for property owners within the central business district who would like to improve their exterior appearance.
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2014 drug killer Eddie Williams again gets life in prison after re-conviction
Eddie Williams, twice convicted of a 2014 drug related killing and assault, is again facing life in prison after being sentenced on Aug. 13.
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North Annville Township supervisors grant subdivision plan on farm
North Annville Township supervisors approved a subdivision plan for one farm while taking no action for a temporary housing variance request for another farm during their Aug. 11 meeting.
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Zachary Werner, 20, sentenced to state prison for fatal pedestrian hit-and-run
20 year-old Zachary Werner will spend at least three years in state prison for fatally running over Casimira Pakola and not stopping.
