Emily Bixler

Lebanon

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Lebanon local, journalist at https://t.co/biDSYO3Atf.

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East Hanover supervisors consider nonconforming use replacement

1 week ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. At Tuesday’s meeting, the East Hanover Board of Supervisors heard that Zook Rentals, which owns 10669 Jonestown Road, has requested a variance to be able to tear down and replace existing nonconforming uses. Though the lot is zoned low-density residential, it already contains four stand-alone single-bedroom apartments and a four-apartment building.
Lebanon city rededicates Veterans' Memorial Walkway on Memorial Day

1 week ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

On Memorial Day, the City of Lebanon held a rededication for the Veterans’ Memorial Walkway, celebrating the memory of those who have served both locally and nationally. Members of the community, government representatives, veterans, and police gathered for a ribbon cutting, as well as ceremonies honoring the United States and its military.
Lebanon post office dedicated to fallen police officer Lt. William Lebo

2 weeks ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

The community gathered Thursday afternoon for a ceremony dedicating the Lt. William D. Lebo Post Office Building, newly named for a Lebanon city police officer who fell in the line of duty. Congressman Dan Meuser first introduced bill HR 3865 (renaming the post office the “Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building”) to the U.S. House of Representatives in June 2023, after which it was passed unanimously by the U.S. Senate and was signed by President Joe Biden in May 2024.
North Lebanon Township supervisors reject Sheetz sidewalk waiver request

2 weeks ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Citing safety concerns, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors on Monday unanimously denied a requested waiver of sidewalk requirements for a planned Sheetz at the intersection of State Route 72 and Long Lane. Among other waivers (which were approved) were requests by Sheetz to forego curbing and sidewalks both along Route 72 and Long Lane.
ELCO students pitch barn project to boost hands-on agriculture education

2 weeks ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

“I’m the future of agriculture.”Young kids wearing FFA jackets came forward one by one to address a classroom full of local business representatives, politicians, and family to repeat the sentiment. This was just part of a pitch by Eastern Lebanon County School District students and staff asking that the community help to fund or otherwise contribute to a barn for the school’s agriculture program.
Cornwall Borough PD patrolman Zachary Donmoyer honored with Lifesaving Award

2 weeks ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

A Cornwall Borough police officer was honored with a Lifesaving Award at last week’s borough council meeting. Mayor Mark Thomas presented Patrolman Zachary Donmoyer with a commendation for administering Narcan to an overdose victim while responding to a call May 8. Thomas said the victim was barely breathing and was turning blue, but that he started breathing normally after Donmoyer’s administration of Narcan.
Capello secures Republican nomination

2 weeks ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

In Tuesday’s primary election, incumbent Lebanon city mayor Sherry Capello secured the Republican nomination for a fifth term. Unofficial results show that Capello received 840 votes by city residents: 688 on election day and 152 in mail-in or absentee ballots. “I am very pleased and humbled by the results of today’s Primary Election,” said Capello in an email Tuesday night.
Millcreek Township approves easement for new 2,700-foot-long walking path

2 weeks ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors on Wednesday unanimously approved an easement agreement for a 2,700-foot-long walking path planned for a 14-acre field adjacent to Abbey Lane and Progress Drive, despite some pushback from nearby residents. The easement, between Millcreek-Richland Joint Authority and the township, concerns a pipe owned by the authority near where the path is planned.
Myerstown council to meet with Regional Police Commission to consider coverage

2 weeks ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Myerstown Borough Council chair Park Haverstick II announced Tuesday, May 13, that the Lebanon County Regional Police Commission has agreed to meet with representatives of council to discuss possible coverage of the borough. Since the Myerstown Police Department dissolved in 2013, the borough has received coverage from the state police.
Nation's oldest transport tunnel celebrated at 35th Union Canal Day

2 weeks ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

The 35th annual Union Canal Day gave attendees a glimpse of the past under a backdrop of vast natural beauty, organized by a dedicated but small group of volunteers. Friends of the Union Canal rental and tour coordinator Suzanne Fry said turnout for the event, which raises funds for the maintenance of the 110-acre park, was fairly high. Almost all boat tours throughout the day were fully booked, she said, and sunny weather allowed for plenty of happy guests.