For 35 years, Barbara Strawser has shown and sold her paintings around the world. Her work reflects her heritage and how she sees the world around her.
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.
Posted inPeople & Places
Meet Lebanon mover and shaker Judy Williams Henry
Judy Williams Henry has made a career out of understanding and defining the elements of movement. She’s made an impact on Lebanon County — and the world — by refining and promoting movement.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Online shopping may be hot, but Bennett believes car sales is a people business
Bennett is currently executing a plan to move its dealership in Lebanon from Quentin Road to West Cumberland Street.
Posted inPeople & Places
Gidge Horn was as Lebanon as bologna
George ‘Gidge’ Horn was the kind of man who made a town a community. He passed away on Monday, Aug. 17, but his spirit and work lives on in Lebanon.
Posted inSports
At Palmyra sports complex In The Net, athletics is more than just a business
In The Net didn’t create the need, but it continues to meet it. The Palmyra sports complex has built a business around the proliferation and specialization of youth sports.
Posted inPeople & Places
The good times are still rolling at Mount Gretna Roller Rink
Eunice and Brian Heist bought Mount Gretna Roller Rink 29 months ago. The couple is keeping the passion for roller skating alive in Mt. Gretna.
Posted inPeople & Places
Verna Morris is on a quest
Not everyone can do what Verna Morris does. Much in the same way that not many local agencies can do what QUEST does.
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Conservationist Larry Herr loves his land
In 2003, Herr’s 76-acre farm became the second property to be preserved by the Lebanon Valley Conservancy. He wouldn’t have it any other way.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Now there’s another reason hanging out at Lebanon Community Library is cool
Of all the things that the Lebanon Community library is to so many people, it is now taking on the role of a cooling center. The idea is to provide a place for people to go to beat the summer heat.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
With acquisition of Quentin Tavern, Funck’s restaurants continue to expand
Restauranteur Alan Funck told LebTown he plans on taking over the business in four to six weeks.
Posted inPeople & Places
Local filmmaker struggles to find participants for project highlighting positive police stories
We Are Lebanon, Pa.’s latest project is designed to celebrate the positive influences local police have on the community through personal testimonials, as interviews with officers themselves.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Lebanon County Farm Bureau is giving away local milk this week
The Lebanon County Farm Bureau, in conjunction with Harrisburg Dairies, will be offering a free milk giveaway from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, July 24 at Dave’s Country Store in North Lebanon Township.
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Lebanon County native spearheading Pa.’s fight against the opioid epidemic
Jen Smith, a 38-year-old resident of Jonestown, is one of Pennsylvania’s leaders in the fight against addiction, and opioids specifically. Her title says “Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs,” but she’s really a general.
Posted inLebanon Area Fair
Sister act ‘Geyer Girls’ set sights on Lebanon Area Fair’s top turkey trophy
Danielle and Justine Geyer are more than a couple of turkey experts. The Myerstown sister tandem is bent on raising their birds to the best of their abilities, together.
Posted inHistory
Local historian Bruce Bomberger on documenting the history of today
History isn’t just the past. It’s a collection of moments. It’s happening as we speak. How will history remember the coronavirus?
