North Annville Township names Clyde Meyer as new chairman during a regular meeting where a proposed roundabout plan, intensified truck traffic, and an illegal dumping case were on the agenda.
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W. Cornwall supervisors to announce Quentin Associates decision on July 1
The West Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors will announce its decision on Quentin Associates, LLC’s mixed-use development proposal at a public meeting on July 1.
Improvements to Isabel Drive & Route 72 intersection to begin July 15
Work will start Monday, July 15, on a new traffic signal and dedicated turn lanes at the intersection of Isabel Drive and Quentin Road/State Route 72.
The city isn’t paying to house “junkies and homeless” at former Days Inn
Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello refutes claims that the city pays for residents to stay at the Inn at Lebanon, clarifying that the Community Action Partnership occasionally uses the hotel as an emergency shelter.
EPA conducts surprise inspection of City of Lebanon Authority water system
An inspection team from the Environmental Protection Agency made a surprise three-day inspection of the City of Lebanon Authority’s water system in early June, Authority board members learned Monday.
Poison hemlock: A growing threat calls for increased public awareness
The population of poison hemlock, a lethal plant easily mistaken for wild carrots, has been steadily increasing in the Lebanon Valley, leading to calls for greater public education and control measures.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of June 10
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
County Commissioners approve bids for park project on Lebanon Valley Rail Trail
The county commissioners unanimously passed a motion to accept three sets of bids totaling over $900,000 for construction of a park along the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail in Lebanon.
Cyber charter changes that could save public schools $530M may be in this year’s budget
Some lawmakers hope that the legislature will finally reach a consensus on how to update Pennsylvania’s charter school law.
Circuit breaker trips at Third & Willow substation in city, causing outage Friday
Thousands of Met-Ed customers in Lebanon city and surrounding areas lost power Friday night, June 7, after a circuit breaker opened at the utility’s Third & Willow streets substation.
Ramp resurfacing Tuesday will close on/off-ramps at exit 6 of Interstate 78
The on- and off-ramps on Interstate 78 at exit 6 (Lebanon/Fredericksburg/Route 343) will be closed on Tuesday, June 11, for a resurfacing project.
North Cornwall Township takes steps toward regional police formation
The North Cornwall Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to advertise a charter agreement that, if adopted, would begin the merging of the North Cornwall and North Lebanon police departments.
Visit Lebanon Valley is looking for photos that show the best sides of the county
Local shutterbugs take note: Visit Lebanon Valley, the official tourism bureau of Lebanon County, has launched its sixth annual photo contest.
Nurse practitioners say they could ease rural health care shortage with more authority, but doctors say it won’t work
Lawmakers have long proposed giving nurse practitioners full practice authority as a way to address Pennsylvania’s rural health care gap. But despite bipartisan support, the bill keeps dying.
Annville Twp. commissioners approve Unique Designs Custom Digitizing plans
Unique Designs Custom Digitizing receives approval from Annville Township commissioners to expand its property and add parking, following endorsement from the zoning hearing board.