The connector trail to Union Canal Tunnel Park is currently under construction. David Funk, chair of the Coleman Memorial Park Board of Trustees, said the trail is already roughed in and will be paved, weather permitting, in the spring.
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Katie Knol is a 2024 Penn State graduate with bachelor's degrees in journalism and political science. She has reporting experience in student-run publications The Daily Collegian and CommRadio along with NPR-affiliate stations WPSU and WITF. Born and raised in the Hershey-Palmyra area, when she isn't reporting, she can be found hanging out with her dogs and cat, baking or scrolling on TikTok.
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NFL placekicker, Cedar Crest grad Chad Ryland visits Ebenezer Elementary
Chad Ryland, Arizona Cardinals placekicker and Cedar Crest High School 2018 graduate, highlighted the importance of hard work and positivity in all areas of life.
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Palmyra grad, now playing for Lafeyette, honored with 2024 Pop Kelchner Award
Tyler Mahaffey was honored during a ceremony toward the end of the year, where he said he gave a speech thanking his family and his twin brother, who he competed with and against throughout school.
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Middle Creek prepares for snow geese amid avian flu concerns (Updated)
Officials at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area expect peak snow geese migration in late February or early March but urge visitors to stay in vehicles due to avian flu concerns.
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Jackson Township submits permits for improved crosswalk, traffic lights
The traffic light project is expected to cost about $29,000, and the crosswalk system was quoted at around $9,200. Both payments will likely come from the general fund, according to supervisor Thomas Houtz.
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Lebanon mayor Sherry Capello seeks fifth term, touts decade without tax hikes
Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello announced her bid for a fifth term Tuesday, highlighting a decade of no tax increases and improved public safety during her tenure.
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Palmyra council approves stormwater management for Melrose development
The decision comes after months of resident complaints during public comment periods about developers not properly managing stormwater, causing damage to nearby property.
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Mount Gretna council discusses 2025 parking passes, future road projects
Mount Gretna residents should put their 2025 parking passes on their cars, as the borough council advised the Cornwall Police to start looking for vehicles without one to issue a $50 parking fine.
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Union Township supervisors hear public comments on industrial construction
Residents expressed concerns with the increased truck traffic going through the Lickdale intersection and on State Route 72.
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Jonestown Borough Council approves utility vehicle, leaf vacuum purchases
The maintenance vehicle will replace a broken-down golf cart, costing about $19,000 and allowing maintence crews to haul material and connect equipment for snow removal.
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Palmyra’s Hoagies on Main destroyed in Friday morning fire, cause unknown
The Hoagies on Main Facebook page posted about the fire, saying the business was destroyed.
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Jackson Twp. supervisors to purchase used pick-up truck for township fleet
The 2016 truck has about 98,000 miles on it and will cost the township $14,999. Supervisors said it’s needed because their current zoning officer is more active in driving around the area.
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‘Together,’ Palmyra field hockey has yet another successful season
The Cougars had another deep postseason run, making it to the district and state semifinals before being knocked out by Warwick in both tournaments.
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Last picture show: Lebanon moviegoers watch Regal Lebanon Valley’s final films
Visitors said they bought tickets for Sunday to say goodbye to Regal Lebanon Valley, the last theater in Lebanon.
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Swatara Township supervisors purchase $270,000 tractor mower
Township Manager Jennifer Harding said a staff member uses a rented boom mower to clear intersections and keep roads passable, and board members expect rental prices to increase in the next several years.
