A proposal to add a 1-mill property tax for new fire trucks drew debate at North Annville Township’s monthly meeting on Monday.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bethel Township moves forward with Tree Line Ave. pipe replacement
The Bethel Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to the low bid of $236,224 for a pipe replacement along Tree Line Ave. at its monthly meeting Thursday.
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Union Township approves engineering work to remove, move pedestrian poles
Union Township supervisors voted to spend $6,500 to study removing and relocating pedestrian crossing poles at Route 72 and Jonestown Road that are frequently damaged by vehicles.
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South Annville Twp. to consider parking ordinance, approves fire hydrant contract
Increased developments with narrow cartways prompted the consideration of a parking ordinance.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of April 14
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Millcreek Township supervisors field concerns about walking path
The Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors heard neighbor concerns about a walking path planned for the 14-acre open field adjacent to Abbey Lane and Progress Drive Wednesday.
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PennDOT line painting project to begin Monday in District 8
Lebanon County motorists should expect line painting operations on local highways as part of a district-wide project starting April 14.
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Myerstown Mayor Dane Bicher makes rare public address on media coverage
In a rare address following an executive session by council Tuesday, Myerstown Mayor Dane Bicher warned of shifts to the media landscape and concerns about the upcoming election.
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Palmyra to consider making corner of Lingle and Main intersection into a park
The land on the western side of town could be turned into a public park to honor past mayors, official said, and it would be more popular for grant funding opportunities.
