Residents can give their input by emailing recommendations to township staff and at the planning commission meeting and the public hearing.
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Millcreek Township approves zoning amendment on solar energy systems
Millcreek Township updated its solar energy zoning rules, changing setback and lot coverage requirements to make rooftop and ground-mounted systems more accessible for homeowners.
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Greble Road closure, sidewalk project drive Bethel Twp. supervisors meeting (Updated)
Road closure, sidewalk project fuel Bethel Township supervisors’ meeting on Thursday, July 9.
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Union Township warehouse project advances despite water runoff concerns
The Union Township Board of Supervisors approved final plans for Burkentine Builders & Sons’ PA Jonestown Steel Grid Warehouse, despite neighbors’ concerns about water runoff and driveway safety on State Route 72.
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Pa. adopts $50.8B budget that sends more money to poorest schools, skips difficult policy questions
The plan also preserves the state’s nearly $8 billion rainy day fund by using off-budget “special” funds and accounting maneuvers.
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In search of rustic relaxation and live arts? Try Mt. Gretna
Spotlight PA talked to a resident and a worker about how to spend a day in Mount Greta. The bucolic borough boasts hiking and bike trails, arts programming, and beloved ice cream.
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Refuse Authority’s educational campaign drives recycling of batteries
The Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority has collected nearly 20,000 pounds of batteries since launching its recycling program in October 2022, with a state-funded educational campaign driving increased participation.
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Crisis intervention achievements honored, but future availability in doubt
Lebanon County’s crisis intervention services are making a difference in people’s lives, but future mandates are coming without additional predictable funding, according to county officials.
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Annville board votes 4-1 to move forward on regional fire commission
Annville Township commissioners voted 4-1 to contribute up to $5,000 toward hiring a consultant to explore merging six Lebanon County fire companies into a regional commission to address volunteer shortages.
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West Lebanon commissioners remember John ‘Chicken’ Brenner
West Lebanon Township commissioners honored the late John C. Brenner, a longtime emergency management coordinator, by unanimously voting to name the township recreation area in his memory.
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Cornwall planning recommends Boyd Street warehouse approval
Cornwall Borough’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a 400,960-square-foot warehouse near Miners Lake, with council facing a July 14 deadline to act on the plan.
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Cleona Borough Council approves police cruiser upfitting
Cleona Borough Council approved the upfitting of its new police cruiser while also receiving updates on the fire department, community projects, and other borough initiatives.
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Jonestown council considers future Independence Day fireworks
Jonestown Borough Council is considering making its July 3 fireworks show an annual event after the America250 celebration drew large crowds despite the heat.
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Nighttime detours set for Route 72, Route 322 resurfacing work
PennDOT will close sections of Route 72 near the Route 322 interchange on two consecutive nights starting Sunday for tree trimming and removal.
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Big crowd turns out to see historic Big Boy train’s whistle stop in Lebanon city
Big Boy rolls into Lebanon city Tuesday for a whistle stop, much to the delight of a large crowd.
