The 48-year-old Lebanon native is about a month into his new photography project “Make Me Hate Me,” short for “these are the things that make me hate me.”
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 inBusiness & Nonprofits
Gretna Music to determine fate of remaining summer concerts, continue publishing shows online
With its summer concert season stunted by the coronavirus, Gretna Music has begun publishing performances on YouTube.
Posted inPeople & Places
Back in the day, you didn’t need to be a motorhead to cruise Lebanon’s circuit
For the better part of 50 years, from the 1950s until the turn of the century, as the importance of the automobile in our culture was evolving, Lebanon County was growing up right along with it. Not everyone was cruising the circuit — just the cool kids.
Posted inPeople & Places
For those in need, Compeer of Lebanon County is a friend indeed
Compeer’s mission is to help support clients with mental health diagnoses through a support network of volunteers called “friends.” The coronavirus has taken its toll on how the organization operates.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Brandt’s Mill’s future may or may not be tied to its floured past
At one point, Brandt’s Mill was recognized as the longest operating flour mill in the United States.
Posted inPeople & Places
Dem. Matt Duvall on long shot House bid: ‘I want to give people a choice’
Duvall is running as a Democrat in the deeply-red 102nd district against incumbent Rep. Russ Diamond, who ran unopposed in 2016.
Posted inPeople & Places
Former mayor George Kaufman governed Jonestown with his heart
Kaufman is ten years removed from his time as Jonestown’s influential mayor. His recollection of that era remains vivid, because it so much reflected who he really is as a person.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lebanon community leaders collaborate and prepare to move forward together
Spearheaded by the Lebanon County Recovery Task Force, the collaborative Forward Together Lebanon initiative seeks to lessen the economic impact of the coronavirus.
Posted inEducation
Morrissey bid for Lebanon Catholic property offers glimmer of hope for Catholic education in Lebanon
Lebanon-area couple Joya and Tom Morrissey have a plan to save Lebanon Catholic, or at least Catholic education in Lebanon County.
Posted inPeople & Places
Country String Shop and Music Academy carries on community tradition
Owner Bob Cain recalls the history of the building and reflects on the importance of music in the community.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Groundbreaking held for Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites, ‘next logical step’ for North Cornwall development
Currently, Lebanon County is home to a number of small motels, but just six or seven hotels — many of which are located north of the City of Lebanon.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
At A&M, it all starts with the bread
Crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, A&M incorporates its bread into just about everything it serves.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
‘Cocktails-to-go’ embraced by local taverns, helps offset financial impact
The temporary law is helping local watering holes like Mt. Gretna Hideaway and Boyer’s Tavern keep their businesses afloat during the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Heisey’s Diner got creative with take-out dining during worst of pandemic
Gary Heisey’s response to the pandemic was to set up outdoor dining on the north parking lot of his establishment, where customers could enjoy their take-out meals outdoors.
Posted inPeople & Places
A memorial to local fallen heroes was almost lost. This veteran is preserving their stories
In the early 2000s, Jim Keyton stumbled across something in a Hershey Chocolate Company dumpster that didn’t belong there.
