This year’s municipal primary election will be held Tuesday, May 16. Here’s a look at the organizational endorsements in the Democratic and Republican primaries for county commissioner.
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Cornwall Borough Council allows 15 chickens per residential property
The Cornwall Borough Council agreed to amend its code of ordinances to allow 15 chickens per lot in residential zoning at Monday’s meeting.
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Jigger Shop opens for season Saturday; weekend hours only until Memorial Day
Mount Gretna’s famous ice cream spot, the Jigger Shop, opens for the season on Saturday, May 13.
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Cafe Panache announces abrupt closure, owner cites staffing issues for decision
Popular French eatery will be replaced by Gabby’s Italian Bistro later this month.
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County treasurer to collect Lebanon School District’s real estate taxes
County treasurer’s office to take over real estate tax collection services for Lebanon School District.
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Cedar Crest team wins its 1st state ‘Quiz Bowl’ championship; nationals up next
Cedar Crest High School’s Quiz Bowl team won its first statewide championship on April 28 at the Pennsylvania State Academic Championships, held at the State Capitol Building.
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Rhetoric heats up in GOP commissioner primary as party & PAC ads draw scrutiny
With one week to go until the municipal primary election, rhetoric in the Republican primary race for Lebanon County Commissioner has ramped up.
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GOP contenders for commissioner reflect on whether it’s been a positive campaign
All the GOP candidates for Lebanon County Commissioner have said at one time or another that they wanted this campaign to be a positive one. LebTown asked each candidate how the overall campaign and their personal efforts have helped realize that goal so far.
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Commissioners hear West Nile report: No cases last year, but virus presence on rise
Lebanon County reported no West Nile virus cases in 2022, but an increased presence of the virus in mosquitoes prompts ongoing surveillance and control efforts.
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Jonestown Borough Council plans major Market Street crosswalk project
After receiving a $1,056,500 in federal Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside grant moneys last May, Jonestown Borough Council finds itself on a tight schedule to bid the project.
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Revised plans for Lebanon Catholic site draw community support, keep unit count
The curtain is being drawn back on revised plans for a redevelopment project at the site of the former Lebanon Catholic School in the City of Lebanon.
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Lebanon police say argument led to fatal shooting Wednesday on Jones Street
A Lebanon man was fatally shot Wednesday morning in what police say was an argument that escalated into violence.
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Main gate and visitors center at Fort Indiantown Gap near completion
Although the exact timeline and dates are still in flux, construction of the main gate and visitors center at Fort Indiantown Gap is nearing completion.
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Your guide to the warehouses under construction in South Annville Twp.
Nearly 3 million square feet of warehouse space has opened or is under construction now in South Annville Township, with another 2.5 million square feet already planned. Here’s your guide to Lebanon County’s newest industrial park.
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High schoolers test knowledge of natural resources at Lebanon County Envirothon
Lebanon County high school students competed in the annual Envirothon, testing their knowledge of natural resources, with the winning team, Palmyra Envirovengers, advancing to the state competition.
