Following the lead of talented sophomore Kylie Trostle, ELCO has started a girls’ wrestling program, with 26 girls competing this year.
Jeff Falk
Jeff Falk is a seasoned journalist based in Lebanon, PA. He's a graduate of Cedar Crest High School, Penn State University, and a lifelong resident of Lebanon, born and raised. Currently, he is a feature writer for Engle Publishing in Lancaster, the editor of LebCoSports.com, sports director at WLBR 1270, a contributor to TheBurg, a former photographer and writer for Go Local magazine, a correspondent for The Lebanon Daily News, and a freelancer for LebTown. Formerly, he was a sportswriter at The Lebanon Daily News, the publisher of LebanonSportsBuzz.com, a writer for Harrisburg magazine, a news and sports correspondent for Lancaster Newspapers, a contributor to OnThePulse News, and a freelancer for The Hummelstown Sun. Jeff is married to Lori Messersmith-Falk, he's the father of three grown children, and he enjoys traveling, reading, theater, movies, music, sports, and history.
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Leading Edge seeks to bottle the free feeling of cycling, then personalize it
Leading Edge Cyclery, a new Lebanon County business, hopes to meet local demand created from a growing popularity in bicycle riding.
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It’s not a stretch to say, ‘As R.J. Young goes, so go the Cedar Crest Falcons’
The play of senior R.J. Young could determine the fortune of the Cedar Crest boys’ basketball team this season.
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Community assist: Raiders discover the true meaning of brotherly love off court
The ELCO boys’ basketball team’s recent community service project challenged its members to think and feel outside of their comfort zones.
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These young men will carry ‘All-Lebanon County’ moniker with them forever
The six Lebanon County head football coaches recently announced their 2024 All-Lebanon County all-star team.
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Raiders walk — and sometimes run — all over Zach Longenecker’s hard work
Annville-Cleona graduate Zach Longenecker has made a name for himself in NFL head groundskeeper circles with the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Mike Gross has transformed sportswriting into a work of art
Lebanon native Mike Gross is retiring after 42 glorious years as a sportswriter and columnist in the newspaper business.
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Officiating: It’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it
Depending upon the sport, there exists a moderate shortage of local officials, for an abundance of reasons.
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Alaina Miller’s importance to Cedar Crest soccer success surpasses century mark
The career milestone that the Falcon senior striker recently attained was as much a team accomplishment as it was a personal achievement.
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Northern Lebanon board member Dave Kline elevates public vs. private debate
Dave Kline is advocating for a state scholastic playoff system that would create separate championships for public and private schools.
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Verna Morris’s QUEST to help others reaches a climax with her retirement
Retired QUEST executive director Verna Morris leaves behind a legacy of kindness, empathy, and humility.
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At Franz’s Tavern, Todd Kenee concocted a savory recipe for a successful life
Todd Kenee was as much a part of Franz’s Tavern, as Franz’s Tavern was a part of Todd Kenee.
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At Pine Meadows, intensity, focus propel Kliewer to county amateur championship
Ephrata resident Craig Kliewer captures Lebanon County’s most coveted amateur golf title.
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More than just some paddle-plastic ball game, pickleball can grant wishes
The inaugural Pickleball for Wishes is designed to raise money and raise awareness for the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Central Chapter of PA Sports Hall of Fame honors 22 local student-athletes
This year’s local nominees for the prestigious C.S. “Pop” Kelchner award were recently honored at the Central Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame’s annual Scholastic/Collegiate Athletic Awards ceremony.
