At the Sept. 19 North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors meeting, many residents of Elias Ave. and Emma Rd. came forward with traffic concerns.
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DA to apply for $250K gun violence prevention grant on behalf of county
The Lebanon County District Attorney’s office will apply for its share of a $50 million state grant designed to stem the tide of gun violence across the commonwealth.
South Londonderry supervisors approve zoning change to multifamily residential
After a public hearing Tuesday, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance 222-2022 modifying requirements for the multifamily residential zone and rezoned the Northside Crossing parcel.
North Cornwall Twp. zoning board grants waivers, exception for new Sheetz on 422
Wednesday, the North Cornwall Township Zoning Hearing Board unanimously agreed to three waivers and a special exception for the planned Sheetz location at 2150 W. Cumberland St.
Cornwall Borough Council increases recreation fee for land developers
At Monday’s meeting, the Cornwall Borough Council unanimously agreed to Resolution 2022-10, increasing the borough’s recreation fee from $1,250 to $2,500.
County to receive nearly half-million dollar state grant to fund elections
Lebanon County officials have agreed to accept over $466,000 in funding as part of a $45 million election grant program that was approved with the state budget in July.
Commissioners approve tax abatement on luxury apartments in Palmyra
Lebanon County Commissioners approved Thursday a 10-year LERTA tax abatement for a planned 92-unit luxury apartment building in Palmyra.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.