Former Palmyra mayor Fred Carpenter passed away on March 6 after decades of public service in the borough. Council members are now looking for a way to honor his dedication to the community.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 17
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
South Annville Twp. supervisors approve new solution for inner trail connection
At its March meeting, the South Annville Township supervisors unanimously approved the solution connecting Carmany Place to Candler’s Pointe.
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Cornwall Borough Council looks to fill vacant seat following resignation
Following the resignation of Councilman Tony Fitzgibbons, Cornwall Borough Council plans to appoint a new member at a special meeting April 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Bridge sweeping scheduled next week on interstates 78 and 81 in Lebanon County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday that PennDOT county maintenance crews are scheduled to perform bridge sweeping next week on interstates 78 and 81 in Lebanon County.
Mount Gretna council approves salt structure construction
The estimated total is $8,795 and includes the solid concrete blocks and other necessary materials. The borough crew will do the construction over the summer.
City of Lebanon Authority board approves liability release for beverage distributor
The City of Lebanon Authority’s board approved a liability release agreement Monday for any issues with water pressure or flow with a regional beverage distributor planned for the Lebanon Valley Business Park.
North Annville Township residents air concerns on highway intersection project
North Annville Township residents raised concerns about a PennDOT proposal that will alter the intersection of Hill Church Road and Thompson Avenue.
PennDOT plan would require eminent domain proceedings on preserved farm
Eminent domain proceedings would alter preserved farmland that’s been in the same family for nearly 300 years across 10 generations.
Lebanon police chief Bret Fisher to retire
After nearly two and a half years as the city’s top cop, Lebanon police chief Bret Fisher will retire from the Lebanon Police Department on April 4, 2025, Mayor Sherry Capello announced Wednesday, March 12.
Lebanon mayor race takes shape: Four to compete in GOP primary, one Dem files
Four candidates have filed to compete in the Republican primary for Lebanon mayor, while the sole Democratic candidate to file will win the primary by default and advance to the general election.
Marquette Lake dam replacement project to begin soon at Fort Indiantown Gap
Fort Indiantown Gap is launching a two-year construction project to replace the Marquette Lake dam.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 10
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Jonestown Borough continues discussions on downtown project funding
The two projects to add curb bump-outs and extensions and extend the curb an extra five feet are up in the air as the borough council searches for additional funding. Council members will decide if they would like to do one part of the project, both parts, or neither.














