Visit Lebanon Valley officials provided the Lebanon County Commissioners a review of 2024 activities, a sneak peek of 2025’s theme and a look at a promotional video for America250 in 2026 on Dec. 11 at a workshop session.
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Josh Shapiro wasn’t on the ballot this year, but still spent millions campaigning
Pennsylvania’s governor traveled extensively as a Democratic surrogate in 2024, spending money on consultants, private flights, ritzy hotels, and more.
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Persistent problems with a Pa. grant for beer promotion led to headaches, layoffs for awardees
The grant program promised money to people promoting Pennsylvania’s beer industry. But awardees were routinely denied their full grants, and now the state is quietly making changes.
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America’s future depends on a thriving free press, and it’s time we take it back
We must restore journalism to its constitutional role as an independent check on power and influence that answers to no one but the people.
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Palmyra continues budget discussions, considers removing mayor’s salary
Even though the council voted last meeting to increase taxes and advertise the 2025 budget, they are still looking for things to cut from the 2025 budget.
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Mount Gretna Borough approves 2025 budget with no tax increase
The millage rate will stay consistent at 2.2352 mills for 2025 despite rising costs throughout the economy.
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TV station reports chief county detective’s suspension for DUI arrest
Local media outlet reports suspension of Lebanon County chief detective Jonathan Hess, but his boss remains silent.
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South Londonderry supervisors approve 2025 budget, increase in fire tax
Fire protection tax will increase from 0.245 mills to 1 mill, due to recent decisions by the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors.
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Route 72 bridge reopens over Swatara Creek in Union and Swatara townships
The new Route 72 bridge over Swatara Creek in Frog’s Hollow has opened to traffic.
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Cornwall Borough Council passes $3.38 million budget for 2025
The Cornwall Borough Council agreed to pass a balanced 2025 budget at its meeting Monday.
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Lebanon city park honoring dairyman, philanthropist slated to open next spring
LebTown recently toured John E. Wengert Memorial Park in Lebanon City. Phase 1 of the $850,000 project is nearly completed with the park’s official opening tentatively scheduled for spring.
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North Annville Township supervisors approve 2025 budget at monthly meeting
North Annville Township supervisors passed on Monday their 2025 budget at their monthly meeting.
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City of Lebanon Authority board approves new water and sewer rates for 2025
The City of Lebanon Authority board approved two resolutions Monday that set new rates for water and sewer customers effective next spring.
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West Cornwall Township supervisors approve 2025 budget without changes
Supervisors passed the 2025 budget as they approved it in November and with a millage rate of 1.250 mills at their meeting on Monday, Dec. 9.
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Book Bar opens in Palmyra, offering books, drinks, community and events
Owner Brittany Haynes said the community response has been “overwhelming,” and she’s looking forward to organizing more events and book clubs in the future.
