The 4th annual Saturday MarketPlace vendor and craft show is the proverbial win-win – for all of Lebanon County.
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.
Commissioners learn election went smoothly; address handling legal challenge
The Lebanon County Commissioners approved Thursday changes to three polling locations and several other election-related items pertaining to the upcoming general election on Nov. 3.
FASP signs agreement with Cornwall Borough & Community Fire Company to expand area ambulance coverage
Beginning Sunday, Cornwall Borough and residents who live in Lebanon County’s “Southern Tier” will begin to experience shorter response times thanks to an agreement between FASP, Cornwall Borough, and the Community Fire Company of Cornwall Borough.
Commissioners receive election update; approximately two dozen naked ballots received so far, senders to be notified
The Lebanon County Commissioners approved Thursday changes to three polling locations and several other election-related items pertaining to the upcoming general election on Nov. 3.
Blue algae warnings annual occurrence at Memorial Lake State Park
With the use of state parks at an all-time high, it’s important for pet owners to be aware of hidden dangers in freshwater that may be hazardous to their pets.
Commissioners vote to acquire 10 acres in North Cornwall for 911 Center
The Lebanon County Commissioners unanimously approved Thursday a $1.3 million land purchase for construction of a new 911 Center in North Cornwall Township.
Lebanon County buys Camp Shand from Lancaster Y, acreage to be preserved
Lebanon County Commissioners unanimously approved Thursday a proposal to purchase Cornwall-based Camp Shand at a cost of $725,000 from the Lancaster YMCA.
Commissioners tentatively approve countywide ballot for Nov. 3 election
Countywide ballot for Nov. 3 election tentatively approved by commissioners at Thursday meeting.
Monday’s Market records best year yet despite pandemic
Despite reducing its 2020 schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic, Monday’s Market, now in its third year, still managed to squash previous attendance records.
Awakenings Coffee Shop opens at Palmyra First United Methodist Church
Awakenings, a new Palmyra-based coffee shop opening Tuesday, has a dual purpose: to nourish the body and the soul.
Commissioners tentatively approve mask campaign contract, agency asked to include max number of local firms
The $2.8 million public relations initiative, part of the state CARES Act settlement, will be led by Lebanon marketing agency Fresh Creative.
Inside Lebanon County EMS’ (mostly volunteer) hazmat team
The mostly-volunteer team has already responded to more calls in 2020 than its previous record of 74 in 2018.
Back from the brink: intervention program saves lives for those who want to be saved
The Renaissance Crossroads intervention and rehabilitation program gave Andy Donkel a second chance at life.
Meet Lebanon County piano virtuoso Max Ludwig
The 17-year-old pianist seems to impress wherever he plays. LebTown caught him between gigs to talk about music, his band, and his future.
County taps firm to print/mail absentee & mail-in ballots for general election
The county commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to outsource to a Harrisburg-based company the printing and mailing of absentee and mail-in ballots for the upcoming general election.