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York College to buy Penn State campus
York College of Pennsylvania plans to buy the Penn State York campus for $7.4 million, officials announced Thursday. The college plans to partner with WellSpan Health to turn the property into a hub for education, healthcare training and regional workforce development. Penn State York will stay open through the spring...
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Northumberland Commissioners Split Over Maintaining Property Tax Rate
SUNBURY — On a sharply divided 2-1 vote Thursday, the Northumberland County commissioners seek court approval to maintain the county’s current property tax rate. Commissioner Meghan Beck opposed the request and questioned whether recent savings and increased revenue could allow the county to reduce taxes. Beck said, “We’ve been in a mode of just paying the bills and we aren’t improving the economics of our community. There’s a lot of activities we could potentially be involved in, which would help improve the economics of our county.”
The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel
Lebanon Daily News
Lebanon City Council advances 2027 preliminary budget with tax hike
Lebanon City Council members unanimously passed a proposed $19.7 million preliminary budget that includes a 1-mill tax increase, which is the first increase residents have seen in more than 12 years. Officials voted during a special public meeting Thursday, Nov. 12, to raise the city's millage rate to 5.581 mills. If finalized, the owner of a property with an average assessed value of $104,350 would pay the city $582 in 2027, a $103 increase from 2026. Mayor Sherry Capello said out of the 8,351 taxable properties in the city, 5,872, or more than 70%, have an assessed value of less than $104,350. "I don't want to minimize an increase in taxes, but I think we're not being extravagant," she told the Lebanon Daily News after the meeting. "This is the bare minimum to be responsible, to make sure we are proving appropriate services that the residents have asked for." The last tax increase for the city was in 2015. Capello said that while city officials have been frugal enough to move on without an increase over the last 12 years, the increase is needed to pay for the city's workforce, equipment, vehicles and infrastructure. "The 2027 budget addresses several long-standing
B. Fitzgerald Painting
A Fresh Coat: Bringing New Life to Homes and Businesses in McAdoo
In the world of home improvement, few transformations are as immediately gratifying as a fresh coat of paint. For Brian Fitzgerald, the founder of B. Fitzgerald Painting, this transformation is not just about aesthetics; it’s about breathing new life into spaces. Celebrating over two decades in the business, Fitzgerald has turned his passion for painting into a trusted local establishment in McAdoo, Pennsylvania. His company, which began 21 years ago, has grown to offer a wide range of services from simple wall paint to complex drywall repairs and epoxy floorings.
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New tenant announced for former Big Lots in Muncy Township
Muncy Township, Pa. — A new tenant will be moving into the former Muncy Big Lots store by spring of next year. The District at Lycoming Valley announced Wednesday that Family Farm & Home will be moving into the store at 809 Lycoming Mall Road. The property is located at the former Lycoming Mall, which was purchased in 2023 by developers Famvest, LLC. "The District at Lycoming Valley is pleased to announce Family Farm & Home as its latest tenant. The store will open in the former Big Lots space at 809 Lycoming Mall Circle in early spring 2027, joining a growing mix of retailers as the former mall continues to take shape as a regional destination," the developers said in a press release. "We appreciate the continued support of the Muncy community and look forward to sharing more exciting news about The District in the near future," the release stated. Family Farm & Home, based in Michigan, is a rural lifestyle and farm supply store that offers a wide selection of products including pet supplies, horse and livestock feed, lawn and garden products, hardware, automotive essentials, workwear, footwear, home heating products, and more. “We’re excited to become part of