North Annville Township will launch a new fire company come Jan. 1, 2025, whether a stalled merger agreement is executed or not.
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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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.
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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.
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Bethel Twp. supervisors approve Camp Strause Road bridge replacement project
Bethel Township supervisors approved numerous highway construction projects during their monthly meeting last Thursday.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lebanon County Commissioners will discuss changing hotel tax allocation
Lebanon County Commissioners are poised to consider changes to the hotel tax grant program.
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Cultivating community: Impact of sourcing local in Lebanon County
The buy local movement was the feature topic at the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast at the Fair program this year.
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What does the Lebanon Area Fair mean to local farmers?
For much of the general public, the Lebanon Area Fair is a chance to get a glimpse into the world of agriculture, catch some entertainment, and eat some sweet treats. But the fair means a little more for farmers who attend year after year.
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Lebanon Area Fair documentary film delayed until 2026
The anticipated release of a DVD celebrating the history of the Lebanon Area Fair has been postponed until 2026.
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Lebanon County Commissioners vote to approve inbound mail-in ballot tracking
Lebanon County Commissioners, who also serve as election board officials, approved a plan to track inbound mail-in ballots during a meeting of the election board, which followed their regularly scheduled commissioners’ biweekly meeting.
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Community rallies after storm ravages Smith family farm in N. Londonderry Twp.
One day after a storm slammed JDS Family Farm in Annville, the local community turned out in force to provide relief and help the Smiths get back on their feet.
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Meet the Meishans: Rare hog breed to make Lebanon Area Fair debut
A new breed of hog has been added to the Youth Hog Show at the Lebanon Area Fair and is the first-ever showing of its kind for any Pennsylvania fair, including Lebanon’s.
