Myerstown Borough Council held a public forum Saturday to gather resident input on police coverage options ranging from a one-officer local department to a regional contract, with estimated first-year costs spanning from $0 for continued state police coverage to more than $835,000 for charter membership with the Lebanon County Regional Police Department.
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Lebanon County Career & Technology Center hires new principal
The Lebanon County Career & Technology Center’s Joint Operating Committee voted 6-0 to hire Daniel Romberger as the school’s new principal, filling a position opened when Alex DiMarzio resigned last autumn for a job at the Penn Manor district.
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North Cornwall supervisors talk lighting for 22nd Street bridge project
The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors discussed additional street lighting for the 22nd Street bridge realignment project at its meeting Tuesday.
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Lebanon County Commissioners act on rail trail, park funding requests
Lebanon County Commissioners move to provide funding for the Lebanon Valley Rail to Trails and Coleman Memorial park at their Feb. 19 meeting.
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Bridge work planned in Jackson Twp.
The Jackson Township Board of Supervisors approved plans to repair a partially collapsed wing wall on the South Ramona Road bridge, which is currently restricted to vehicles 10 tons or less.
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ELCO doesn’t pass sex-based facility-usage policy, hears report on next budget
The motion for the policy’s final approval failed after the board approved the first reading at the January meeting. This policy would have required students to use the multi-user facilities that align with their sex assigned at birth.
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N. Londonderry officials asked to close road for simulated shooter scenario
North Londonderry Township supervisors tabled a request Tuesday to temporarily close Park Drive for a May 4 active shooter training exercise at Palmyra High School, citing concerns about resident notification and all-day traffic disruption.
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North Lebanon Township approves 2026 paving project for bidding
North Lebanon Township supervisors approved putting a 2026 paving project out for bid that will include repaving Heffelfinger Road and Morrissey Drive, with bids opening March 12.
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Swatara Township purchases quarter acre tract from Wenger Meetinghouse
Swatara Township supervisors unanimously approved the purchase of about a quarter-acre from Wenger Meetinghouse for $25,000, roughly half its appraised value, for a new township building that officials said is far in the future and will require extensive planning.
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Summer activities, executive sessions & speed study top Bethel Twp. agenda
Bethel Township supervisors approved a Spring Fling Vendor Market for April 11 at Lions Park and a July 4 themed pool party celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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South Annville board approves zoning changes, reviews DHL building plans
At the Feb. 11 meeting, the South Annville Township Board of Supervisors unanimously moved to approve Ordinance 02-11-26.
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Annville-Cleona school board requests $1.86 million grant for leaky school roof
If the district receives the funding, it will go toward a new roofing system, gutters, downspouts, and approximately 88,280 square feet of shingles.
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Millcreek Township discusses South Mountain Road bridge replacement
Millcreek Township supervisors directed their engineer to research state grant funding that could cover a large portion of the estimated $326,000 cost to replace a deteriorating bridge on South Mountain Road.
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South Londonderry declares Feb. 10, 2026, as ‘Sergeant Gerry Cassel Day’
The Lebanon County Kennel Club also donated $2,734.00 to cover the cost of a heat alarm and door popper system for the new K-9 vehicle.
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South Lebanon Township holds first public hearing on sidewalk project
South Lebanon Township supervisors held a public hearing Tuesday on a sidewalk project along South Lincoln Avenue that will extend from near South Plum Street to Wilhelm Avenue and is funded by a PennDOT grant with construction slated for early 2027.
