Lebanon teen filmmaker Olivia Wickenheiser won best high school film at the Mount Gretna International Film Festival for her documentary about local dance teacher Judy Williams Henry.
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.
Comedy short wins Best in Show at Mount Gretna International Film Festival
Over 40 short films from around the globe and Lebanon County highlight the second annual Mount Gretna Film Festival.
Bethel Twp. supervisors agree to pipeline project terms for poultry producer
Bethel Township supervisors took action on numerous agenda items at their Aug. 14 meeting.
Lebanon County CTC explores options to replace non-ADA compliant hallway
Financing body members for the county’s career and technology center review various infrastructure options at biannual meeting.
North Annville Township supervisors grant subdivision plan on farm
North Annville Township supervisors approved a subdivision plan for one farm while taking no action for a temporary housing variance request for another farm during their Aug. 11 meeting.
Faith guides Myerstown teen’s donations to Lebanon-area charitable organizations
ELCO High School graduate Caleb Nolt, who has donated proceeds from his fair livestock sales to charity since 2023, split his final $20,000 donation between Jubilee Ministries and Crohn’s disease research at Penn State Health.
California director to show Oscar-nominated works at Gretna film festival
2nd annual international film festival to run this weekend in Mount Gretna over two days during the Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show.
Donmoyer family receives Century Farm award for 129-year-old operation
East Hanover Township farm recognized with Century Farm award.
Lebanon Expo Center & Fairgrounds set to grow again with new twin-like facility
The Lebanon Valley Exposition & Fairgrounds secured $4 million in state funding for a new multipurpose facility mirroring the existing North Hall, set to open in 2027.
Lebanon quilters stitch together community spirit for America250
Lebanon Valley residents help stitch 250th anniversary quilt ahead of nationwide celebration in July 2026, with more opportunities to occur in the coming months.
Air ambulance services in Lebanon County to be grounded in mid-October
Critical care air ambulance emergency services in the Lebanon Valley will end on Oct. 15.
Clarence Schock Memorial Park board appointment process questioned
A long-serving board member at Lebanon County’s Clarence Schock Park was quietly removed from his position after the board failed to recommend his reappointment, raising questions about transparency and potential violations of Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Law.
Bethel Twp. officials updated on traffic plan for two hazardous intersections
Bell & Evans officials discuss multiple projects with Bethel Township Planning Commission members at a commission meeting earlier this week.
Poultry producer’s president speaks in breakfast meeting at Lebanon Area Fair
Bell & Evans President Scott Sechler was the keynote speaker during Breakfast at the Fair on Tuesday at the Lebanon Area Fair.
Construction continues in Fredericksburg at Fireman’s Park ahead of Hinkelfest
The new facility at Fireman’s Park continues to take shape in advance of Hinkelfest this September.














