Importance of farmland preservation program, Century Farm recipients highlight breakfast program held Tuesday at Lebanon Area Fair.
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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Transformative youth program at FTIG launches latest class of cadets
From candidate to cadet, 80 high school students from across Pennsylvania advanced Friday into the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy’s latest class during a special ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap.
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Faith community comes together for annual service at Lebanon Area Fair
What started as a small fair service for exhibitors has become a major Sunday worship event at the Lebanon Area Fair, bringing together dozens of denominations.
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Richland Borough officials break ground for new 500,000 gallon water tower
Richland Borough officials broke ground Saturday, July 25, for a new project that will bring a $6 million water tank to the municipality in July 2027.
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2026 Lebanon Area Fair features a diverse lineup of entertainment
The 70th Lebanon Area Fair, running July 25 through Aug. 1, features its most diverse entertainment lineup yet, including performing sea lions, a top-rated midway show and a tribute to late fair legend Al Shade.
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Lebanon Fair queen program teaches life skills, prepares participants for the future
Lebanon Area Fair queen contestants benefit many ways through program participation, according to past crown holders.
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New hires, data center regs focus of N. Londonderry Twp. supervisors meeting
New police department hires, meeting date announced for data center discussion highlight Monday’s North Londonderry Township supervisors meeting.
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Lebanon Area Fair scholarships benefit area youth beyond high school
Lebanon Area Fair scholarships provide funding to local youth participants pursuing higher ed opportunities after high school.
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Cornwall Manor’s farm feeds residents & provides produce to local food pantries
Fresh seasonal farm produce is on the menu at Cornwall Manor thanks to the community’s Trailside Organic Farm.
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‘Mayor’ of Fort Indiantown Gap set to retire next month, transition to civilian job
Col. Kevin Potts will retire at the end of August from active military duty, but won’t stray far from serving soldiers and their families in a civilian position.
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County commissioners seek traffic safety grant; amend provider contracts
Lebanon County commissioners backed a federal traffic safety grant and amended contracts for Elder Care East and Nutrition Group during a brief Thursday meeting.
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Pastor Luis Hernandez plans church campus at former Lebanon Merchandiser site
Big plans are in the works for the former Merchandiser building in Lebanon.
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N. Annville splits cost of new fire tanker, cracks down on Valley Glen trespassers
North Annville Township supervisors enacted a no-trespassing resolution for township-owned properties in Valley Glen and approved nearly $255,000 toward the early replacement of a fire company tanker truck with irreparable valve issues.
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Greble Road closure, sidewalk project drive Bethel Twp. supervisors meeting (Updated)
Road closure, sidewalk project fuel Bethel Township supervisors’ meeting on Thursday, July 9.
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Crisis intervention achievements honored, but future availability in doubt
Lebanon County’s crisis intervention services are making a difference in people’s lives, but future mandates are coming without additional predictable funding, according to county officials.
