Plans for Lebanon County to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary are coming together, but those festivities come with a cost.
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.
Proposed Route 934 roundabout missing approvals from two property owners
Landowners whose properties would be impacted by a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Route 934 and Clear Spring Road had not given their approval for it.
Charges over new N. Annville Twp. ordinance filed one day, dropped the next
New North Annville Township ordinance that limits the size of trailers on Clear Spring Road is unenforceable without prior proper notification to truck drivers.
Mount Gretna Film Festival honors film shorts, memory of area actor/director
The first-ever Mt. Gretna International Film Festival (MtGIFF) honored the memory of a local actor/director and short films from around the world.
‘The Voice’ artist to appear at Allen Theatre, bring ‘Night of Hope’
Jay Allen will share his music and his message during an event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Cornwall Manor in Annville at the Allen Theatre on Friday, Aug. 23.
County Commissioners provide hotel tax grants, settle human relations complaint
Lebanon County Commissioners check-in on hotel tax grant applications and agree to settle a human relations complaint during their latest public meeting on Thursday, Aug. 15.
N. Annville Twp. fire company merger advances despite stalled bylaws pact
North Annville Township will launch a new fire company come Jan. 1, 2025, whether a stalled merger agreement is executed or not.
N. Annville Twp. supervisors pass two ordinances for Clear Spring Road
North Annville Township supervisors approve two highway ordinances that will impact traffic on Clear Spring Road.
Mail-in ballots, nursing home voting addressed by county election officials
Election law is clear when it comes to mail-in ballots filed by nursing home residents.
Bethel Twp. supervisors approve Camp Strause Road bridge replacement project
Bethel Township supervisors approved numerous highway construction projects during their monthly meeting last Thursday.
Fate of Route 934 roundabout project planned for N. Annville Twp. is uncertain
Several issues surrounding a proposed roundabout at state Route 934 and Clear Spring Road in North Annville Township have placed the project in jeopardy.
Former council member Jonathan Johnson is Cleona’s new manager
Jonathan Johnson’s past experiences have led to him being named Cleona’s new borough manager.
Housing program to give Lebanon County youths jump-start towards independence
A transitional home for youths with mental health and substance issues is taking shape in Lebanon city.
Lebanon County Commissioners tighten hotel tax grant guidelines
Lebanon County Commissioners made a key change to their hotel tax grant program to ensure the fund remains solvent.
Lebanon County Commissioners will discuss changing hotel tax allocation
Lebanon County Commissioners are poised to consider changes to the hotel tax grant program.