In a rare address following an executive session by council Tuesday, Myerstown Mayor Dane Bicher warned of shifts to the media landscape and concerns about the upcoming election.
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Palmyra to consider making corner of Lingle and Main intersection into a park
The land on the western side of town could be turned into a public park to honor past mayors, official said, and it would be more popular for grant funding opportunities.
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South Londonderry supervisors table advertisement of revised ordinances
At its April meeting, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors tabled the advertisement of the revised nuisance and curfew ordinances.
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Jackson Township makes purchases for storage area renovations
Officials in Jackson Township greenlit several construction purchases Tuesday to repurpose a salt storage structure, while also discussing potential safety improvements at a problematic intersection.
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West Lebanon Township appoints Jeffrey Clarke to board of commissioners
The West Lebanon Township Board of Commissioners appointed Jeff Clarke to the Board Monday following the resignation of President of the Board John Gurganus.
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Myerstown firm plans to renovate, reopen senior community in North Annville Twp.
North Annville Planning Commission members fielded a proposal to renovate and reopen a senior residential community along state Route 934 at their April 7 meeting.
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Two Jonestown Borough council member resignations accepted, one vacancy filled
Dan Shuman, who is on the ballot for November, will serve in Rick Kline’s seat until January. Tom Keefer’s seat remained empty at the end of the April meeting.
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Commissioners tentatively agree to sell S. Lebanon Twp. parcel to developer
Lebanon County Commissioners vote 2-1 at April 3 meeting to sell 17 acres of county-owned land if contingencies are met.
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Traffic plans for hazardous Bethel Township intersection revealed
Tentative traffic safety improvement plans for a dangerous intersection in Bethel Township were presented on Friday, April 4 during a special session of the township’s planning commission.
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North Cornwall Township awards bid for 2025 paving project
Present members of the North Cornwall Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to select Pennsy Supply’s bid of $229,620 for the 2025 paving project at their monthly meeting Tuesday.
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East Hanover Twp. supervisors to send member to hearing on trailer housing
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors agreed to send a representative to the township’s next Zoning Hearing Board meeting at its monthly meeting Monday.
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Palmyra to consider prorating trash bills, approves alley closures for Seltzer event
Palmyra Borough Council will consider prorating trash bills for residents moving in or out of the borough after a new resident complained about paying for services she didn’t use.
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Heidelberg Township supervisors plan for 2025 paving
Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $307,468.60 bid from Pennsy Supply for the 2025 paving project.
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Mayor recaps 2024, outlines plans for 2025 at State of the City luncheon
Speaking to 150 community leaders Wednesday, Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello delivered her 15th annual State of the City address, noting significant crime reduction, completed street projects, and a budget surplus after 10 years without tax increases.
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Cornwall Borough council hears from 3 candidates vying for vacant seat
Cornwall Borough Council heard speeches from three candidates looking to fill a vacancy at a special meeting March 24.
