West Cornwall Township supervisors adopted a 2026 budget on Dec. 8 with no millage rate increase for the 10th consecutive year, keeping the rate at 1.25 mills.
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Cornwall Borough advances zoning amendment for non-considered uses
Cornwall Borough Council unanimously approved advertising a zoning amendment that would regulate previously unlisted land uses as conditional uses in specific districts, with data centers and solar farms among potential developments affected.
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Mount Gretna Borough approves 2026 budget with 7% tax increase
The 7% tax increase will bring the borough’s millage rate to 2.4 mills and will be the first rate increase since 2015.
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Shapiro admin subpoenaed for records detailing use of public funds to upgrade gov’s private home
A GOP-led committee voted along party lines to issue subpoenas for records detailing Gov. Josh Shapiro’s use of public funds to fortify his private home following an April arson attack.
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Cornwall debates blasting ordinance as expert questions 1,000-foot radius req
Cornwall Borough’s Planning and Zoning Commission heard concerns Monday that a draft blasting ordinance requiring property inspections and notifications within 1,000 feet of blast sites may be too strict and costly.
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N. Annville Twp. supervisors approve first-ever real estate tax for fire engine
North Annville supervisors create township’s first-ever real estate tax to help fund a new fire truck as part of the 2026 budget, which was also approved at the supervisors’ Dec. 8 meeting.
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Republican Sen. Chris Gebhard seeks third term representing Lebanon County
State Sen. Chris Gebhard announced his re-election bid to continue representing the 48th District, which covers all of Lebanon County and parts of Berks and Lancaster counties.
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Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority board approves 2026 budget
The board of the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority approved its 2026 budget recently that includes a $10 increase in the tipping fee—or what haulers pay to dispose of waste—to $82/ton.
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Code Blue Alert issued for Monday night into Tuesday morning
The Lebanon County Coalition to End Homelessness has issued a Code Blue Alert that will begin at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, and last until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9.
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North Cornwall Township passes 2026 budget, waits on Patch Mansion decision
North Cornwall Township supervisors approved a 2026 budget with no tax increases Tuesday but postponed a decision on relocating the Patch Mansion to township property until more information is provided.
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Jonestown Borough Council approves 2026 final budget with no tax increase
The budget outlines about $550,000 in both income and expenses. The millage rate for borough residents will remain consistent at 1.8 mills.
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County Commissioners propose $113.8 million budget with .20-mill tax increase
The Lebanon County Commissioners introduced its 2026 proposed budget with a .20 tax increase at its Dec. 4 meeting.
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Annville commissioners approve $3.06M budget, 0.5 mill property tax increase
Annville Township commissioners approved a $3.06 million budget for 2026 and a 0.5-mill property tax increase that will add $72.20 annually to the median-assessed home’s tax bill.
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With arctic cold coming, Code Blue Alert issued for Thursday night to Saturday AM
The Lebanon County Coalition to End Homelessness issued a Code Blue Alert from 5 p.m. Thursday through 8 a.m. Saturday due to an arctic cold front bringing record-challenging low temperatures.
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West Lebanon Township begins process for Coleman Memorial Park connection
West Lebanon Township commissioners unanimously authorized discussions to connect Coleman Memorial Park to the township park via a .1-mile trail, though no construction has been approved.
