https://lebtown.com/author/margarethopkins/ Lebanon County, PA news, events, and opinions. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:48:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://images.phillypublishing.com/lebtown/uploads/2019/06/cropped-Artboard-5-32x32.png https://lebtown.com/author/margarethopkins/ 32 32 https://lebtown.com/2024/01/29/isabel-drive-route-72-intersection-upgrade-set-to-begin-this-spring/ https://lebtown.com/2024/01/29/isabel-drive-route-72-intersection-upgrade-set-to-begin-this-spring/#respond Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:45:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=201931 A $1.26-million project to ease congestion and improve safety at the Isabel Drive/Route 72 intersection, including a new traffic signal and dedicated turn lanes, is set to begin this spring, with completion expected by October 2024.]]> https://lebtown.com/2024/01/29/isabel-drive-route-72-intersection-upgrade-set-to-begin-this-spring/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2024/01/16/equestrian-therapy-services-proposed-for-historic-quentin-riding-club-site/ https://lebtown.com/2024/01/16/equestrian-therapy-services-proposed-for-historic-quentin-riding-club-site/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=199869 Quentin Associates, LLC is preparing an application for a special exception to reintroduce equestrian therapy services on a 15-acre portion of the former Quentin Riding Club in West Cornwall Township.]]> https://lebtown.com/2024/01/16/equestrian-therapy-services-proposed-for-historic-quentin-riding-club-site/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2024/01/16/city-of-lebanon-authority-board-plans-27-9m-wastewater-plant-improvements/ https://lebtown.com/2024/01/16/city-of-lebanon-authority-board-plans-27-9m-wastewater-plant-improvements/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:15:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=200161 City of Lebanon Authority board is set to approve contracts for a $27.9 million wastewater plant upgrade, contingent on a second loan from PennVEST and contractor compliance.]]> https://lebtown.com/2024/01/16/city-of-lebanon-authority-board-plans-27-9m-wastewater-plant-improvements/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/12/21/preserving-the-past-mount-gretna-tabernacle-needs-a-new-roof/ https://lebtown.com/2023/12/21/preserving-the-past-mount-gretna-tabernacle-needs-a-new-roof/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:15:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=197670 One of the oldest structures in Mount Gretna Campmeeting, the Mount Gretna Tabernacle is in need of structural repairs.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/12/21/preserving-the-past-mount-gretna-tabernacle-needs-a-new-roof/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/12/21/mount-gretna-tabernacle-ingenuous-structure-was-raised-in-just-weeks/ https://lebtown.com/2023/12/21/mount-gretna-tabernacle-ingenuous-structure-was-raised-in-just-weeks/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:15:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=197683 Despite scant records, the Mount Gretna Tabernacle, built in 1899, is attributed to John Cilley, a self-taught engineer renowned for his innovative auditorium designs.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/12/21/mount-gretna-tabernacle-ingenuous-structure-was-raised-in-just-weeks/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/12/18/city-of-lebanon-authority-increases-water-sewer-rates-effective-april-1/ https://lebtown.com/2023/12/18/city-of-lebanon-authority-increases-water-sewer-rates-effective-april-1/#respond Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:15:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=197368 Water and sewer customers of the City of Lebanon Authority will see a 5-percent rate increase on both bills starting in April.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/12/18/city-of-lebanon-authority-increases-water-sewer-rates-effective-april-1/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/12/13/west-cornwall-township-supervisors-adopt-2024-budget-with-no-tax-increase/ https://lebtown.com/2023/12/13/west-cornwall-township-supervisors-adopt-2024-budget-with-no-tax-increase/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:30:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=197178 West Cornwall Township supervisors adopted a 2024 budget Monday, Dec. 11, that keeps property taxes at their current rate of 1.25 mills.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/12/13/west-cornwall-township-supervisors-adopt-2024-budget-with-no-tax-increase/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/11/16/city-of-lebanon-authority-to-request-loan-for-wastewater-treatment-plant-upgrades/ https://lebtown.com/2023/11/16/city-of-lebanon-authority-to-request-loan-for-wastewater-treatment-plant-upgrades/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:45:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=195058 The City of Lebanon Authority's wastewater treatment plant upgrade bids exceed expectations by nearly $2.8 million, prompting the board to seek a $27.9 million loan from PennVEST to cover the costs.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/11/16/city-of-lebanon-authority-to-request-loan-for-wastewater-treatment-plant-upgrades/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/11/16/west-cornwall-supervisors-maintain-tax-rate-consider-hiring-full-time-manager/ https://lebtown.com/2023/11/16/west-cornwall-supervisors-maintain-tax-rate-consider-hiring-full-time-manager/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:30:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=195060 West Cornwall Township supervisors voted unanimously Monday to hold the property tax rate at 1.25 mills as part of their approval of a draft 2024 budget.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/11/16/west-cornwall-supervisors-maintain-tax-rate-consider-hiring-full-time-manager/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/10/12/conditional-use-application-for-former-riding-club-expected-for-december/ https://lebtown.com/2023/10/12/conditional-use-application-for-former-riding-club-expected-for-december/#respond Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=191012 A conditional use application for the development of the former Quentin Riding Club at the intersections of state routes 72 and 419 could come before township supervisors in December.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/10/12/conditional-use-application-for-former-riding-club-expected-for-december/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/10/11/city-of-lebanon-authority-increases-charge-for-billing-services/ https://lebtown.com/2023/10/11/city-of-lebanon-authority-increases-charge-for-billing-services/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:15:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=190958 Customers in several townships will see an increase in the line item marked 'billing charge' when they receive their next water and sewer bills.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/10/11/city-of-lebanon-authority-increases-charge-for-billing-services/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/09/20/special-exception-granted-for-wawa-store-gas-station-in-west-cornwall-township/ https://lebtown.com/2023/09/20/special-exception-granted-for-wawa-store-gas-station-in-west-cornwall-township/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=188947 A Wawa convenience store and gas station, part of a larger development on the former Quentin Riding Club site, has received preliminary approval from the West Cornwall Township Zoning Hearing Board, despite concerns about traffic impact.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/09/20/special-exception-granted-for-wawa-store-gas-station-in-west-cornwall-township/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/09/19/fresh-cow-manure-revives-gas-production-at-lebanon-wastewater-treatment-plant/ https://lebtown.com/2023/09/19/fresh-cow-manure-revives-gas-production-at-lebanon-wastewater-treatment-plant/#respond Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:30:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=188741 The City of Lebanon Authority's wastewater treatment plant has boosted gas production, critical for efficient waste processing, by adding fresh cow manure to its digesters.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/09/19/fresh-cow-manure-revives-gas-production-at-lebanon-wastewater-treatment-plant/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/09/18/zoning-board-greenlights-age-restricted-apartments-for-riding-club-development/ https://lebtown.com/2023/09/18/zoning-board-greenlights-age-restricted-apartments-for-riding-club-development/#respond Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:45:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=188584 West Cornwall Township's Zoning Hearing Board has approved a special exception for the development of 120 age-restricted apartments at the former Quentin Riding Club site.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/09/18/zoning-board-greenlights-age-restricted-apartments-for-riding-club-development/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/08/16/cast-iron-watermain-replacement-along-quentin-road-to-be-done-by-labor-day/ https://lebtown.com/2023/08/16/cast-iron-watermain-replacement-along-quentin-road-to-be-done-by-labor-day/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:45:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=186014 Replacement of a watermain on Quentin Road between the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail and Colebrook Road, a project that has sometimes snarled north and southbound traffic, should be completed by Labor Day.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/08/16/cast-iron-watermain-replacement-along-quentin-road-to-be-done-by-labor-day/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/08/16/wawa-proposed-for-corner-of-routes-72-and-419-on-former-riding-club-property/ https://lebtown.com/2023/08/16/wawa-proposed-for-corner-of-routes-72-and-419-on-former-riding-club-property/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=186002 Saddle up, Lebanon: A Wawa gas station and convenience store is looking to take the reins of part of the former Quentin Riding Club at the corner of state routes 72 and 419. ]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/08/16/wawa-proposed-for-corner-of-routes-72-and-419-on-former-riding-club-property/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/07/17/west-cornwall-township-supervisors-approve-property-maintenance-code/ https://lebtown.com/2023/07/17/west-cornwall-township-supervisors-approve-property-maintenance-code/#respond Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:15:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=183386 In a 2-1 vote, West Cornwall Township supervisors approved on Monday, July 10, the adoption of a property maintenance code to address issues with general upkeep of residential and nonresidential properties. ]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/07/17/west-cornwall-township-supervisors-approve-property-maintenance-code/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/06/15/west-cornwall-township-takes-over-quentin-water-company-operations/ https://lebtown.com/2023/06/15/west-cornwall-township-takes-over-quentin-water-company-operations/#respond Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:30:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=180746 The transfer of ownership of the privately held Quentin Water Company to the West Cornwall Township Municipal Authority is nearing completion.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/06/15/west-cornwall-township-takes-over-quentin-water-company-operations/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/06/06/mount-lebanon-schedules-weeklong-campmeeting-program/ https://lebtown.com/2023/06/06/mount-lebanon-schedules-weeklong-campmeeting-program/#respond Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=179582 Mount Lebanon Campmeeting is preparing to host its 131st program from July 9 to July 16, offering a week of worship, fellowship, and various activities for all age groups.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/06/06/mount-lebanon-schedules-weeklong-campmeeting-program/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/06/06/a-brief-history-of-campmeetings/ https://lebtown.com/2023/06/06/a-brief-history-of-campmeetings/#respond Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=179592 The Mount Lebanon Campmeeting, established in 1892, witnessed a decline due to societal shifts in the mid-20th century, and is now experiencing a resurgence in attendance.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/06/06/a-brief-history-of-campmeetings/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/05/04/mount-gretna-ushers-in-summer-season-with-free-arts-kick-off-event/ https://lebtown.com/2023/05/04/mount-gretna-ushers-in-summer-season-with-free-arts-kick-off-event/#respond Thu, 04 May 2023 10:15:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=175067 Mount Gretna’s arts organizations are offering a free sneak preview of the 2023 season from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, May 27, at the Hall of Philosophy.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/05/04/mount-gretna-ushers-in-summer-season-with-free-arts-kick-off-event/feed/ 0 https://lebtown.com/2023/05/02/high-schoolers-test-knowledge-of-natural-resources-at-lebanon-county-envirothon/ https://lebtown.com/2023/05/02/high-schoolers-test-knowledge-of-natural-resources-at-lebanon-county-envirothon/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://lebtown.com/?p=175518 Lebanon County high school students competed in the annual Envirothon, testing their knowledge of natural resources, with the winning team, Palmyra Envirovengers, advancing to the state competition.]]> https://lebtown.com/2023/05/02/high-schoolers-test-knowledge-of-natural-resources-at-lebanon-county-envirothon/feed/ 0