Council member Samuel Wengert recommended the borough set aside about $100,000 per year to address the roads in the worst conditions over the next several years. The estimated cost of all projects would be about $650,000.
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Annville Township commissioners approve 2025 budget, honor Chief Dugan
Commissioners presented this year’s Carol Stewart Award in honor of Dugan’s 11 years of service as Chief of Police for Annville Township.
West Lebanon Twp. passes 2025 budget
The West Lebanon Township Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to pass the draft 2025 budget at its meeting Monday.
Lebanon man sentenced 24-48 months for child porn possession, distribution
Lebanon man sentenced Wednesday to state prison for two to four years for possessing, distributing child pornography.
Renovations, new construction continue at Northern Lebanon’s secondary school
LebTown visited Northern Lebanon High and Middle schools to document the district’s three-year, $45 million construction and renovation project.
PennDOT urges caution today during expected snow squalls and high winds
Ahead of anticipated winter weather across much of Pennsylvania today, the state Department of Transportation is advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm and to exercise caution when driving.
PennDOT hosts hiring events today and next week for temporary CDL operators
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will host hiring events for job seekers to learn about winter temporary CDL operator positions the department offers in Lebanon County.
Taxes will jump nearly 10 percent for Swatara Township residents in 2025
Township manager Jennifer Harding told LebTown in October that the tax revenue will go toward constructing a new township building and purchasing a new roadside mower.
Palmyra Borough residents will see higher taxes, trash & sewer bills in 2025
The council voted 4-2 to advertise the 2025 budget and the 2025 Real Estate Tax Ordinance, which will set the real estate tax rate at 5.30 mills — a 1.19 mill increase from 2024.
PennDOT wraps up its 2024 construction season, including notable local projects
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Engineering District 8 region, which covers Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties, wrapped up its 2024 construction season with an event Nov. 19 noting it had 119 active projects, 50 of which were completed this year.
Army of volunteers tackle project at Soldiers Field in Mount Gretna
Improvements to Soldiers Field in Mt. Gretna are underway and LebTown was there to document the beautification and construction projects.
Chamber of Commerce CEO will attend National Child Care Innovation Summit
Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Karen Groh has been invited to attend the prestigious National Child Care Innovation Summit: Business Leaders in Action this December in Washington, D.C.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of December 2
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Lebanon City Council approves 2025 budget with no tax increase
2025 will be the 10th straight year that property tax rates in the City of Lebanon have not been raised.
Lebanon County burn ban ends; caution still urged due to ongoing conditions
Lebanon County’s burn ban has ended, but caution is being recommended in light of continuing unfavorable conditions.