While 3,000 acres of Lebanon County farmland has been preserved over the last decade, 9,000 acres were developed.
Emily Bixler
Emily Bixler was born and raised in Lebanon and now reports on local government. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano and going for hikes.
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33rd annual Union Canal Days sees increased turnout
After being cancelled altogether in 2020 and having fewer attractions in 2021 due to COVID-19, the 33rd annual Union Canal Days saw larger turnout.
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North Lebanon supervisors establish procedures for sale of township property
The North Lebanon Township supervisors met Monday night to discuss newly adopted Municibid procedures, a newly awarded Marcellus Shale Grant, and various Park & Recreation Board recommendations.
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South Londonderry Board of Supervisors hears results of 2021 audit
At Tuesday’s meeting, the South Londonderry Board of Supervisors heard results of the 2021 audit, approved the separation of fire tax funds into two accounts, and discussed the Campbelltown Park Pavilion project.
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Cornwall Borough Council accepts $258,436 bid for paving projects
At Monday’s Cornwall Borough Council meeting, the council unanimously accepted Pennsy’s bid of $258,436.47 for paving projects planned for this summer.
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Commissioners award $225,657 in Marcellus Shale grants
At Thursday’s Lebanon County Commissioners meeting, the Commissioners awarded $225,657 in Marcellus Shale grants to 11 applicants.
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Congressman Dan Meuser visits 5 small businesses in downtown Lebanon
Congressman Dan Meuser (R-9) visited five businesses in downtown Lebanon Thursday, April 21.
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N. Lebanon Twp. supervisors push back paving projects due to high fuel prices
At Monday’s meeting, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors agreed to push back several paving projects until next year due to this year’s high bids.
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S. Londonderry Twp. supervisors commit to loan for new Campbelltown fire truck
At Tuesday’s meeting, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors agreed to a loan to the Campbelltown Fire Company to partially pay for a new fire truck in 2024.
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Cornwall Borough Council unanimously amends ban on feeding feral cats
Cornwall Borough Council met April 11 to discuss topics including an amendment to the ordinance banning the feeding of feral cats.
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North Lebanon Township places restrictions on new solar & wind farms
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors met Monday to discuss topics solar and wind energy, paving project bids, and other business.
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Cornwall Borough Council advances amendments for feral cat feeding, accessory structures on townhouse lots
Cornwall Borough Council met March 14 to discuss topics including Spring Hill Acres zoning issues, the feeding of feral cats, and accessory structures on townhouse lots.
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South Londonderry board approves waivers for Holiday Inn Express on 322
South Londonderry Township’s Board of Supervisors met Tuesday and discussed business including plans for a Holiday Inn Express, the police department’s body camera policy, and a proposed Campbelltown Park Pavilion.
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Local Christmas display enthusiast lands “dream job” at National Christmas Center
Lebanon County local Darrel Moyer has long had a passion for Christmas decorating, and he is now putting that passion to work at the National Christmas Center of Pennsylvania, where he got a job in July.
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Got ghosts? Here’s a list of Lebanon’s most haunted locales
With Halloween around the corner, here are some of Lebanon’s more spooky locations and a bit of backstory for each.