Lebanon County Regional Police Chief Tim Knight reported Monday that the merged department reduced overtime hours to 644.75 in 2025 compared to 828.5 hours logged by the two separate departments in 2024.
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Code Blue Alert extended to Jan. 30
The Lebanon County Coalition to End Homelessness extended its Code Blue Alert until Jan. 30 due to extreme cold temperatures and the possibility of significant snowfall this weekend.
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Richland Borough votes to allow possible water rate hike for $6M tank project
Richland Borough Council passed a resolution giving it authority to raise water rates if necessary to pay for an elevated water storage tank project, though Council President Kelly Bricker stressed rates are not currently increasing.
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Lebanon County Commissioners act on municipal construction, tower projects
Lebanon County Commissioners took actions on ongoing municipal building renovations, radio tower project at their Jan. 15 meeting.
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South Annville zoning board rejects sidewalk request from ‘The Grove’
The South Annville Township Zoning Hearing Board unanimously rejected a variance request Jan. 15 that would have allowed The Grove development to build sidewalks on only one side of streets in its planned 42-home subdivision.
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Union Township OKs July 4th parade through township and Jonestown
The parade will start in Union Township and proceed through Jonestown, ending at Jonestown Community Park. It will start at 6 p.m. on July 3.
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West Cornwall Township supervisors adopt regional comprehensive plan
West Cornwall Township supervisors heard updates on multiple developments including the mixed-use Cavalry at Quentin project and apartments at 419, where 62 of 104 units are now occupied.
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South Annville Township approves crack sealing projects at two locations
The South Annville Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to undergo crack sealing at Old South Crossing and the Meadows at Bachman Run at its monthly meeting Wednesday, Jan. 14.
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PennDOT schedules utility pole work on Richland Avenue, Myerstown
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has scheduled utility pole replacement work this week on Richland Avenue (Route 2011) in Myerstown.
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Lebanon County residents provide input on Route 72/Cornwall Road corridors
Residents identified traffic safety, congestion and pedestrian safety as top concerns during a public meeting about the Route 72 and Cornwall Road corridors, which have experienced significant growth and development in recent years.
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Code Blue Alert issued for Monday afternoon into Thursday morning
The Lebanon County Coalition to End Homelessness has issued a Code Blue Alert that will begin at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, and last until 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22.
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Lebanon County 4-H members sweep Grand Champion honors at Farm Show
Two Lebanon County 4-H Livestock Club members set a local record, taking top honors for their respective bred animals at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
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Myerstown Borough Council waits on solicitor appointment
Following discussion on the possible appointment of a new solicitor at its reorganization meeting Jan. 5, Myerstown Borough Council opted to table action on the matter at its regular meeting Tuesday.
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Chick-fil-A granted zoning variances for Londonderry Square location
North Londonderry Township’s Zoning Hearing Board unanimously approved two setback variances Wednesday for a proposed Chick-fil-A restaurant at 21 N. Londonderry Square in Palmyra that will allow construction of ordering and pickup canopies.
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Virtue, liberty, and milkshakes? How 1 beverage came to dominate the Pa. Farm Show
The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association has served milkshakes at the Farm Show since 1953, and in the years since, the drink has become nearly synonymous with the event. PA Local investigates why.
