Bell & Evans officials were granted a delay to construct a sidewalk/walking trail as required by Bethel Township ordinance as part of its planned cook plant along State Route 22 at Fredericksburg Road.
James Mentzer
James Mentzer is a freelance writer and lifelong resident of Pennsylvania. He has spent his professional career writing about agriculture, economic development, manufacturing and the energy and real estate industries, and is the county reporter and a features writer for LebTown.
James is an outdoor enthusiast whose hobbies include hunting, Ultimate frisbee, disc golf, spikeball and pickleball, biking, traveling and attending live concerts for a number of bands, including moe., String Cheese Incident and Widespread Panic.
His published works include the books Pennsylvania Manufacturing: Alive and Well; Bucks County: A Snapshot in Time; United States Merchant Marine Academy: In Service to the Nation 1943-2018; A Century of Excellence: Spring Brook Country Club 1921-2021; Lancaster Development, Inc.: An American Story of Family and Infrastructure, and several other titles. He has also had business profiles published in Central Pennsylvania: Our Time Has Come, and an article in The Columbiad, a scholarly publication of Civil War Times Illustrated, concerning a little-known African American fort and battle along the James River in Virginia. Another book is currently in production for Morris Country Club in Morris, Illinois.
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Lebanon County Senior Public Defender Light announces run for district attorney
North Cornwall Township resident Michael Light II will oppose fellow Republican and incumbent District Attorney Pier Hess Graf in the May primary election.
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Camaraderie, friendship, and familial bonds target young archers
Members of Palmyra Archers competed on Sunday at the 2025 Indoor State Championship of the Scholastic 3D Archery program at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center.
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Traffic project, fire company needs highlight N. Annville Twp. meeting
Safety concerns on separate subjects dominated discussion at the Feb. 10 meeting of the North Annville Township supervisors.
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National Guard, Penn State Health launch specialized trauma training program
The National Guard and Penn State Health have launched a collaborative trauma training program, which is open to soldiers stationed at Fort Indiantown Gap and from around the nation.
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Lebanon County’s DA’s office offers redemption over incarceration
Lebanon County DA’s office offers arc of redemption to non-violent offenders via various court programs to lessen recidivism, provide treatment and avoid doing time in prison.
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Commissioners support Lebanon Rescue Mission’s planned expansion project
Lebanon County Commissioners conducted county business at their Feb. 6 meeting, including several real estate-involved transactions.
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Lebanon County NAACP protests District Attorney Pier Hess Graf’s ‘fire’ comment
The Lebanon County NAACP filed a complaint with Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court Disciplinary Board after District Attorney Pier Hess Graf was reported to have said she hoped a reporter “burns in a fire.”
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Lebanon County Commissioner Mike Kuhn to have hip surgery
Lebanon County Commissioner Mike Kuhn will have surgery the week of Feb. 17 to repair wear and tear caused by leading an active lifestyle.
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The BearCat is a beast in the arsenal of Lebanon County law enforcement
The 17,550-pound BearCat, named Unit 121 in honor of fallen Lebanon police Lt. William Lebo, provides Lebanon County law enforcement with enhanced tactical capabilities while also appearing at community events.
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Lebanon County CTC accepts over $156,000 in education grants
The Lebanon County Career & Technology Center’s governing board accepted federal and COVID-related grants while approving several staff changes, including two retirements and one new hire.
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PA National Guard’s 3622nd unit deploys from Fort Indiantown Gap to Middle East
More than 140 Pennsylvania National Guard 3622nd unit members were deployed to the Middle East for one year to serve in Task Force Spartan.
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Route 72 bridge at Swatara Creek named after former state Senator Dave Arnold
Route 72 bridge over the Swatara Creek was named after former Lebanon County district attorney and state senator Dave Arnold at a dedication ceremony on Jan. 29.
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Friends of Old Annville seek solutions to continue Historic Old Annville Day
Friends of Old Annville continue to explore options to ensure Historic Old Annville Day occurs in 2025.
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Rezoning request by Bell & Evans tabled by Bethel Twp. Planning Commission
Bethel Township Planning Commission members denied a rezoning request by Bell & Evans at their January meeting to change the land from agricultural to manufacturing.
