With ongoing disagreements between the Jonestown Borough Council and the local American Legion, the borough is replacing a portable bathroom that the legion removed.
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Speedwell Fire Company shocked by insurance decision over 2001 engine
Following an accident in which Speedwell Fire Company’s 2001 American LaFrance fire truck was backed into a pole with a cement base while on call, the vehicle has been determined totaled by insurance provider VFIS.
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Jackson Township supervisors authorize start of work on data center ordinance
The supervisors want to establish guidelines to be referred to in the event that an organization submits a proposal for a data center.
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Bethel Twp. zoning hearing board denies proposed 5,000 solar panel farm array
Bethel Township officials deny proposed solar farm in the municipality during a Sept. 2 zoning hearing board session.
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Annville Free Library reports record attendance, requests funding bump
Annville Free Library seeks increased township funding from its current $28,000 annual contribution to cover rising operational costs amid growing program attendance and facility expansion.
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Lebanon County to pursue a hazmat agreement with Lancaster County
Lebanon County to explore entering into an agreement to provide hazmat services in Lancaster County.
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Heidelberg Township makes plans for improvements to recreation facilities
The Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors discussed multiple planned improvements to its recreation facilities at its monthly meeting Tuesday.
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Palmyra Council approves Melrose phase 2 plan after stormwater discussion
The phase 2 plan was approved 6-1 after discussion about nearby stormwater runoff concerns, which the borough still hopes to address.
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Lebanon council moves forward with two grant applications for city improvements
The council voted to pursue $139,500 in grant requests which, if awarded to the city, will go toward an updated comprehensive plan and downtown building facade improvements.
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Lebanon County-owned bridge in Jonestown to be rehabilitated
Lebanon County Commissioners approve a bridge rehab project in Jonestown at their Aug. 21 meeting.
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North Cornwall Twp. moves forward with Walden Road bridge replacement plans
North Cornwall Township continued to discuss the future replacement of the Walden Road bridge over Snitz Creek at its meeting Tuesday.
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LCCTC signs public safety agreement with South Lebanon Police Department
The Lebanon County Career & Technology Center board unanimously approved two Memorandums of Understanding at the Aug. 19 meeting.
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North Lebanon approves final $38,500 payment for Lions Lake upgrades
At its monthly meeting Monday, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to make a final payment of $38,525.61 for the recently-completed Lions Lake Park Improvements Project, at the recommendation of the township engineer.
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Jackson Twp. to inspect South Ramona Road bridge for the first time since 2001
The township will pay $4,335 for the inspection. The bridge has faced more heavy use since the State Route 501 detour, despite the road not being the intended route.
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Swatara Township announces North Lancaster St. bridge’s 18-ton weight limit
The bridge on North Lancaster Street crossing Oil Creek now has an 18-ton weight limit, with no exceptions for emergency vehicles.
