Local football players and others were impressed by former Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier’s life story, presented last week to over 200 attendees.
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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Former Steeler shares life lessons at Cornwall Manor’s 75th anniversary event
Former Pittsburgh Steeler running back Rocky Bleier shared his incredible life story with humor and grace during the 75th anniversary celebration of Cornwall Manor.
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Lebanon County is at ‘a crossroads,’ officials say at State of County address
County and local officials presented the State of the County address to over 200 attendees on Wednesday at Lebanon Valley College.
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History of ‘civilians in peace, soldiers in war’ preserved at FTIG military museum
The history of the Pennsylvania National Guard comes alive at the Pennsylvania National Guard Military Museum at Fort Indiantown Gap.
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Local Defense Group promotes vitality of Fort Indiantown Gap and the Lebanon Valley
The Local Defense Group works to promote the economic health of Fort Indiantown Gap and the strong relationship of the military installation within the local community in the Lebanon Valley.
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Campbelltown’s Risser-Marvel Farm Market marks 100th anniversary in 2024
Goodness is always in season at Risser-Marvel Farm Market, which turns 100 in 2024.
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Lebanon County to hire first-ever social worker for public defender’s office
Lebanon County plans to hire its first-ever social worker for the public defender’s office to assist indigent clients in hopes of lowering recidivism rates.
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N. Annville Twp. chairman steps down for health reasons after 10 years of service
The chairman of the North Annville Township supervisors retired at the end of the municipality’s monthly meeting on Monday.
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Tec Centro ‘breaks ground’ for new adult healthcare education classrooms
WEPA officials held a ground-breaking ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the launch of the construction of allied healthcare classrooms for adult learners beginning this fall.
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Few changes expected in PA after Realtor ruling ends model 6% commission
A nationwide class-action lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors is unlikely to significantly affect the real estate market in Lebanon County, according to local realtor John Tice.
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Man’s best friend in the spotlight at Red Rose Classic Dog Show at Expo Center
Canines from nearly 200 breeds and their handlers competed at the Lancaster Kennel Club’s Red Rose Classic at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center on May 11.
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Red Rose Classic Dog Show coming to Lebanon Valley Expo Center this weekend
About 130 different breeds of dogs will be featured at the Lancaster Kennel Club’s Red Rose Classic this Saturday at the Lebanon Valley Expon Center.
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Local coroner death investigations down in 2023; suicide, drug ODs remain steady
Deaths investigated by the county coroner’s office in 2023 was down for the third consecutive year.
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Lebanon County sets sights on treatment programs for opioid and other addictions
Lebanon County has added two treatment programs to assist individuals struggling for opioid and other addictions.
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Voting runs smoothly despite ballot goof; Russ Diamond wins in 102nd district race
Lebanon County election official explains duplicate ballot snafu, says election ran smoothly across the county’s 60 precincts.
