It was called ‘Valley Glen Park’, and it was one of Lebanon County’s only and earliest amusement parks. What is not known about it shrouds it in mystery, legend, and lore.
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 inCommunity Shoutouts
By localizing It, Bonnie Loy has taken Wreaths Across America to the next level
Inadvertently, Bonnie Loy’s actions have produced another great local Christmas story.
Posted inSports
Lebanon native Chris Shaw records 1,000th harness racing win
Lebanon native Chris Shaw recently recorded his 1,000 career victory in the sport of harness racing.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Scott Church’s Legacy Show celebrates photography as an art form
Of all the photos he’s taken, of all the people he’s helped, of all the causes he’s gotten behind over the last 30 years, none represents who the local photographer is as a human being better than Scott Church’s Legacy Show 14.
Posted inEducation
Annville students return to ‘Greystone,’ much like they have over last century
The old ‘Greystone’ has served the Annville-Cleona school district well for many years. Now, following a bit of a scare, it appears the building will continue to do so well into the future.
Posted inPeople & Places
Jackie Parker wants what’s best for adopted hometown of Lebanon
Being mayor of Lebanon doesn’t define Jackie Parker, it doesn’t make her who she is. But it was a special time in her life, one that profoundly affected her big picture.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
At Franz’s Tavern, come for the food, stay for the atmosphere
Franz’s Travern isn’t a fancy place, but it is a lively place. That fact reflects the goal of the owners to keep it true to the nature of the traditional tavern.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Schwalm’s Cleona Restaurant knows way to the heart is through the stomach
There are no strangers at Schwalm’s Cleona Restaurant, just extended family members who haven’t been introduced yet.
Posted inLebTown En Español
El Parque Natural Quittie Creek vuelve a conectar a los humanos con su hábitat natural
Annville ya es un excelente lugar para vivir. Quittie Creek Nature Park simplemente lleva esa calidad de vida a un nivel superior.
Posted inPeople & Places
Quittie Creek Nature Park reconnects humans with their natural habitat
Annville is already a great place to live. Quittie Creek Nature Park simply takes that quality of living up a notch.
Posted inLebTown En Español
Strickler Insurance brinda el tipo de servicio que solo una empresa familiar puede
Patrick Freer ha experimentado la vida de ser un empresario y dirigir un negocio familiar. El presidente de Strickler Insurance, y el cofundador de Snitz Creek Brewery, comparte su trayectoria profesional con LebTown.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Strickler Insurance provides the type of service that only a family-owned business can
Patrick Freer has experienced the life of being an entrepreneur and running a family business. The Strickler Insurance president & Snitz Creek Brewery cofounder shares his career path with LebTown.
Posted inLebTown En Español
The Wandering Woodsman: tiene cámara, viajará
El Wandering Woodsman es un YouTuber con sede en Womelsdorf con más de 35.000 seguidores de sus exploraciones alrededor de Central PA.
Posted inPeople & Places
The Wandering Woodsman: Have camera, will travel
The Wandering Woodsman is a Womelsdorf-based YouTuber with more than 35,000 followers of his explorations around Central PA.
Posted inLebTown En Español
Frederick Chevrolet expande la operación de vehículos usados en el antiguo lote de Toyota de Bennett
Frederick Chevrolet convertirá el ex Toyota de Bennett en la Ruta 72 en un lote de segunda mano con casi 400 vehículos.l
