Light’s Fort is Lebanon’s oldest standing structure. Local historians and preservationists would like to see it restored and turned into a museum.
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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The state of local radio, post-WLBR pivot
Long-time WLBR news director Gordon Weise speaks to LebTown following his termination in the station’s shift away from talk radio.
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Youth Advocate director Ed Harmon helps kids move in the right direction
Harmon has been working at Youth Advocate Programs for 16 years. He gave LebTown a glimpse of the important work he does.
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Visit Lebanon Valley, virtually
The coronavirus has slammed everybody hard, financially, and local tourism is certainly no exception. But when things slowly ease their way into the new normal, perhaps the best reaction will be to think small—and local.
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How COVID-19 is impacting ambulance services in Lebanon County
Local first-responders are anticipating big changes in the EMS business following the coronavirus.
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‘Feeding the Frontliners’ could be a boon for local restaurants, healthcare workers
Funded with $25,000 from the county hotel tax, the initiative will deliver food to healthcare workers from local eateries.
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How Lebanon became the home office of Late Night with David Letterman
The story behind Lebanon’s Late Night run in the ’90s is one of the most intriguing histories of the city.
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Profiles Remembered: Randy Strobel, who saw the best in others and the world
It is not how we pass, but how we live that defines us. Randy Strobel lived an exemplary life.
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Pat Krebs wants to welcome you to the historic village of Campbelltown
Campbelltown resident Pat Krebs is brimming with pride for the village, its history and most of all, its people.
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Give Forward Lebanon a win-win for residents, restaurants in crisis
Local residents are helping feed their neighbors by purchasing takeout for them to pick up at participating restaurants.
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Lebanon School District celebrates century of influential music program
Lebanon’s is the oldest continually performing high school band in the county. Here’s how it’s evolved over 100 years.
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Former Lebanon reporter still unsettled by Palmyra slaying, 25 years after trial
During his time on the crime beat at the Lebanon Daily News, Les Stewart reported on plenty of atrocities. Covering the trial of Carolyn King and Bradley Martin, however, was an unrivaled experience.
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#VirtualDinnerParty helps keep local restaurants busy
With dine-in options unavailable, people across Lebanon County are supporting local restaurants by hosting organized virtual takeout parties.
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Brooke and Bryan Smith serve Lebanon County separately but together
In the world of local service and community impact, Bryan and Brooke Smith are a power couple.
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Lebanon’s Downtown Lounge one of many county businesses feeling pinch
It’s a story of financial struggle and uncertainty that’s all too common right now. A report from Lebanon’s Downtown Lounge.
