His name is ‘Uni,’ short for Union Canal. But it might as well stand for ‘Unique.’
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
Renovations signify change for Rohland Funeral Home, longtime county business
Rohland Funeral Home, arguably the longest continually-running business in Lebanon County, celebrated recent renovations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 25.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lebanon’s newest radio station will target needs of local Hispanic community
Camara 809 FM is Lebanon County’s newest media outlet and soon to be Lebanon’s only Hispanic radio station.
Posted inHistory
How a local florist became one of Lebanon’s first ISPs, Nothing But Net
Royer’s Flowers started Nothing But Net during the internet’s nascent years as a way to connect to customers.
Posted inSports
Myerstown man competes in Toughest Mudder in Georgia
A Myerstown man explored the symbiotic relationship between body and mind while competing in the ultra-competition, “World’s Toughest Mudder.”
Posted inPeople & Places
Meet Lebanon County’s milk bottle expert, John Eisenhauer
Through his passion, John Eisenhauer has become a foremost authority on milk bottles in Lebanon County and quite accidentally one of the most knowledgeable historians on the local agriculture business.
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Firefighting isn’t just what Duane Trautman does – it’s who he is
As the city of Lebanon’s top firefighter, Duane Trautman has embraced his role in our community, and taken his passion to the next level.
Posted inPeople & Places
Annville’s V. Carl Gacono was loved because he knew how to love
V. Carl Gacono left behind an enduring legacy, including an unwavering devotion to his family and Annville community.
Posted inPeople & Places
Domino’s Pizza delivered the Bowers to Lebanon
Domino’s Pizza franchisees John and Jen Bowers continue to grow their businesses while helping to reinvigorate Downtown Lebanon.
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Making electricity from rocks: Bill Bishop shares fond memories of career at TMI
In the wake of Three Mile Island’s closure, former employee Bill Bishop takes a look back at his time working at the iconic power plant.
Posted inNews
True-blue Viking is Northern Lebanon’s next top educator
Gary Messinger, Jr. is the newest superintendent of the Northern Lebanon School District.
Posted inPeople & Places
Builder John Yordy’s legacy lives on through his hundreds of well-built homes
John Yordy passed away in August of 2014, at the age of 92. But his memory and reputation live on, not unlike many of his well-built houses.
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The VA wants you to know: Help is available for veterans who need it
There is help, there is hope, and there are solutions.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Henise Tire gets a re-tread before third-generation takes the wheel
Henise Tire’s recent overhaul of its 558 East Penn offices in Cleona was a great way to honor the past while laying down traction for the future.
Posted inPeople & Places
Campbelltown Post Office owes high ratings to the person behind the counter
Kathy Yeagley has transformed the Campbelltown Post Office into one of the friendliest in central Pennsylvania.
