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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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Republican Committee votes to endorse Phillips & Bering in commissioner race
The Lebanon County Republican Party Committee has endorsed Bob Phillips and Bill Bering in the May primary election for the office of county commissioner.
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Traffic officials, first responders differ on location of median barrier safety system
While all agree to high-tension median barrier cables save lives, there’s disagreement on where they should be installed.
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County officials approve mail-in ballot for primary; ballots to be mailed this week
About 7,000 mail-in ballots are expected to be used in the upcoming 2023 municipal primary election on May 16.
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Commissioners approve equipment purchases for district attorney’s office
The district attorney’s office received permission from county commissioners to purchase four items to assist in their investigative work.
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Fire companies make case for funding; flag lack of payment for I-78, I-81 calls
Volunteer fire companies look for predictable funding to stay open – especially those who receive no money for interstate calls.
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Updated functionality and features highlight Lebanon County’s new website
Lebanon County’s website has undergone a facelift.
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New 911 Center construction project on schedule; set to open this summer
Lebanon County will move into its new $30 million 911 Center this summer, with all operations to be in-house by the end of 2023.
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Lebanon Valley Rail Trail gets county approval to apply for state funding
Lebanon Valley Rail Trail received permission Thursday from the Lebanon County Commissioners to apply for a $750,000 state grant to further expand the trail in northern Lebanon County.
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What officials can and can’t do when it comes to approving land development
Whenever LebTown publishes an article concerning residential or commercial development or the filing of a land use plan, readers air their concerns on social media platforms.
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Palmyra poised to further address sinkhole issue with new study
Palmyra Borough Council’s latest effort to address sinkholes begins later this month with a new study to gain fresh insight.
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Mail service in Ono suspended; future status of local post office uncertain
After the United States Postal Service failed to find a new post office location in Ono after a year’s notice, local residents have been left footing the bill for PO Boxes at the Jonestown Post Office in what may be a violation of USPS policy.
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Jim Boscov refutes rumors; says Boscov’s is committed to Lebanon
Jim Boscov came to the Lebanon location to discuss the store’s success, celebrate the tenure of one team member, and address associate’s concerns, including questions about potentially closing.
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County sets up 3 new contracts to fight opioid addiction using settlement funds
Lebanon County commissioners awarded three contracts Thursday totaling $171,000 to fight opioid addiction, funded by opiate settlement funds from a state lawsuit against drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and its distributors.
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Retirement of 47-year employee celebrated with visit by Jim Boscov
For a majority of her 47-plus years as a Boscov’s employee, Deb Drum has worked as a cosmetic consultant helping ensure customers look their best on the outside. But more importantly, she’s also helped many of her clients be their best on the inside by simply lending a sympathetic ear.
