The commission wants to know if Bell & Evans could increase sight lines by taking down the bank of the woods and raising part of Chestnut Hill Road.
News
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of April 21
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Lebanon countians can help create a mosaic for America’s 250th anniversary
Anyone can contribute a tile to the mosaic, which is expected to be unveiled at the end of 2025 or beginning of 2026.
Cornwall Junior Council to promote youth engagement with local politics
Cornwall Borough Council has resurrected a program to teach local kids about government and politics: the Junior Council Program.
Mount Gretna resident’s $20,000 donation funds Stevens Ave. paving
Mount Gretna Borough Council announced Stevens Avenue will undergo paving in early May, funded partially by a resident’s $20,000 donation.
Cornwall Borough approves reviews of zoning ordinances, historic overlay idea
Cornwall Borough Council unanimously agreed to direct the Planning and Zoning Committee to begin a review of the borough’s zoning ordinances at its monthly meeting Monday.
West Cornwall Township to open public works bids on May 9
Prepping for West Cornwall Township’s 2025 public works projects is underway, township supervisors learned Monday.
City of Lebanon Authority seeks customers for water testing
The City of Lebanon Authority may begin knocking on doors in an effort to sign up at least seven more customers with suspected lead service lines for water testing this summer.
Heated conversation at North Annville Twp. meeting over fire vehicle tax
A proposal to add a 1-mill property tax for new fire trucks drew debate at North Annville Township’s monthly meeting on Monday.
PennDOT plans roundabout at Route 343 and Kochenderfer Road, solicits feedback
PennDOT unveiled plans for a $5.4 million Route 343 improvement project in Lebanon County that includes a new roundabout and road resurfacing spanning three municipalities.
Here’s the list of candidates in Lebanon County’s 2025 municipal primary
Lebanon County’s 2025 municipal primary election will be held May 20. Here’s the full list of candidates who will appear on ballots.
State agencies partner to restore native habitats at Swatara, Memorial Lake parks
A joint effort between state agencies is transforming more than 200 acres in Swatara and Memorial Lake state parks into grassland ecosystems, aiming to reverse the 53% decline in grassland bird populations since 1970.
Federal officials meet with Lebanon County farmers to discuss ag concerns
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and several members of Congress toured Lebanon County farms Monday to discuss challenges facing the agricultural industry, including trade barriers, avian flu response, and farm bill priorities.
Swatara Township awards bids for paving, oil and chip projects
The approved paving and oil and chip projects total about $278,000 and will cover about 1.81 miles of road.
Expert warns vaccine hesitancy, funding cuts threaten measles control in PA
The U.S. hadn’t seen a measles death in a decade until this year, but vaccine hesitancy has helped fuel spread of the highly contagious disease.














