Lebanon County Commissioners approved Thursday a 10-year LERTA tax abatement for a planned 92-unit luxury apartment building in Palmyra.
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City Council told police will get training in handling canine calls after Gunner killing
The uproar over the July 6 fatal shooting of a runaway dog by Lebanon police officers appears to have prompted the city to seek a review of its policies related to canine calls, as well as professional dog handling training for its officers.
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County youth agency says placement of juvenile offenders keeps getting harder
A lack of available facilities for community-based placement of juvenile offenders who require post release supervision is a problem plaguing Pennsylvania.
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North Lebanon supervisors approve plan for Starbucks, Jersey Mike’s and Verizon
At Monday’s meeting, the North Lebanon township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the preliminary/final land development plan for 2203 W. Cumberland St.
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South Londonderry supervisors give preliminary nod to new office building
At Tuesday’s meeting, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors unanimously offered preliminary approval to construction of a corporate office building for commercial cleaning company Environmental Cleaning Solutions.
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Cornwall Borough Council authorizes work on parks & rec master site plan
Cornwall Borough Council put into motion a process for developing a parks and recreation long-term plan and gave an update on the Ad Hoc committee that was created to work with Byler Holdings on their proposed development in the borough.
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Redevelopment authority will renovate Cleona building for senior housing
A $700,000 HOME grant received by the Lebanon County Redevelopment Authority will allow the agency to renovate the first floor of its Cleona property into six affordable housing units for senior citizens.
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City Council hears criticism of cops’ fatal dog shooting; OKs purchase of firetrucks
About 60 people turned out Monday night for the Lebanon City Council meeting to show their unhappiness over the July 6 killing of Gunner, the escaped dog shot by city police officers after unsuccessful attempts to restrain him with a catch pole.
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Cornwall Borough Council forms ad hoc committee to work with Byler Holdings
At a special meeting held July 22 at the Borough Office, the Cornwall Borough Council officially established an Ad Hoc Committee to work with Byler Holdings on plans for their over 400 acre property.
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County to underwrite improvements at fairgrounds with $1.6M of ARPA funds
Two days before the county fair was about to launch its 2022 edition, the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center and Fairgrounds and Lebanon Area Fair both received American Rescue Plan Act funding totaling $1.6 million.Â
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County officials continue to fill open workforce positions
Once down by nearly 150 positions from its approximate workforce of 700, county employment rolls have turned the tide with over 600 individuals now employed by the county.
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North Lebanon Township supervisors consider modifying walking trail specs
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors met Monday to discuss topics including proposals for paving the Lenni Lenape walking trail, an updated public meeting procedure policy, and a revised fee schedule.
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South Londonderry supervisors approve staff changes, advertise public hearings
The South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors discussed upcoming public hearings, staffing changes, and more at Tuesday’s meeting.
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Cornwall Borough Council hears concept plans from Byler Holdings, one including a nearly 800,000-square-foot warehouse
At the Cornwall Borough Council meeting Monday, Byler Holdings presented two conceptual scenarios for their property around the Cornwall quarry, both including over 700,000 sq. ft. in warehouse space.
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Online registration to be offered by county for concealed weapon permits
Registrations for concealed carry permits in Lebanon County are about to enter the digital age.
