Emily Bixler

Lebanon

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

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North Cornwall Township approves North Cornwall Commons apartment building

6 days ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a land development plan for lot 20 of North Cornwall Commons – a five-story, 104-unit apartment building – during a meeting Tuesday.
Cornwall Planning Commission fields Rexmont Subdivision questions

1 week ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The Cornwall Borough Planning and Zoning Commission heard questions from residents regarding a subdivision planned near the intersection of Iron Valley Drive and Rexmont Road at its monthly meeting Monday. P&Z chairman said he asked Cornwall Properties representative Mike Swank to attend, as several residents reached out to him due to activities at the planned subdivision site.
East Hanover Township plans to remove traffic impact fees

1 week ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to advertise an ordinance eliminating traffic impact fees at its monthly meeting April 28.
Lebanon Family Health Services unveils self-service kiosk for medical supplies

2 weeks ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

Lebanon Family Health Services (LFHS) held a ribbon-cutting Thursday morning, April 24, for a health kiosk outside 615 Cumberland St.The 24/7 self-serve kiosk has been running for around 10 months, with LFHS president Kimberly Kreider Umble reporting that most usage of the kiosk to date has occurred outside the clinic’s regular hours.
Day one of fantasy festival draws thousands to Lebanon Valley Mall

2 weeks ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

The Forged Fantasy Faerie Festival drew crowds to the Lebanon Valley Mall Saturday, day one of the two-day event. Read More: Drunken Smithy brings renaissance-style festival to Lebanon Valley Mall“We’re really happy to be able to invite the community out for the Faerie Fest,” said event organizer and Drunken Smithy co-owner Eitri Jones.
North Lebanon Township denies Tunnel Hill Road zoning amendment request

2 weeks ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected a request by Tunnel Hill Road LLC to rezone a parcel from general commercial (C2A) to high-density residential (R2) at its monthly meeting Monday.
Three GOP candidates for Lebanon mayor outline visions at public forum

3 weeks ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

Wednesday night, Republican mayoral candidates Sherry Capello, Damian Vargas, and Sharon Zook participated in a candidates night forum at Lebanon City Hall. The event served to inform residents leading up to the May 20 primary elections, with the Republican primary seeing more competition. LebTown reporter Chris Coyle and Seven Mountains Media news director Laura LeBeau alternated questions to participants, who each came prepared with an opening and closing statement.
Drunken Smithy brings renaissance-style festival to Lebanon Valley Mall

3 weeks ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

This weekend, the Drunken Smithy is hosting the first annual Forged Fantasy Faerie Festival at the Lebanon Valley Mall. Taking place 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 26 and 27, the free event will include over 40 vendors, live music and shows, a costume parade, and more. The Drunken Smithy website describes the event as being similar to renaissance festivals.
LCCTC reviews program technical evaluation

3 weeks ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The joint operating committee for the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center reviewed the results of its 2024-25 program technical evaluation at its monthly meeting Tuesday, April 15. The once-per-five-years evaluation, performed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Bureau of Career and Technical Education, examines whether standards are met.
Bethel Township moves forward with Tree Line Ae. pipe replacement

1 month ago | lebtown.com | Emily Bixler

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The Bethel Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to the low bid of $236,224 for a pipe replacement along Tree Line Ave. at its monthly meeting Thursday. While none of the three supervisors were happy about the cost to replace the underperforming and failing pipe, supervisor and roadmaster Michael Saphore said he felt the work is necessary. “I’d like to go forward with it,” said Saphore.