The Carolina Panthers, under new head coach Frank Reich, aim for sustainable success and playoff qualification, with Reich’s mentorship of top draft pick Bryce Young playing a key role.
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 inSports
Northern Lebanon’s off to the kind of start that forces teams to look ahead
An 0-2 beginning has not discouraged a resourceful group of Vikings.
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With heads held high, Cedars fall again
Despite early setbacks, the Lebanon football team continues to foster a positive outlook.
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Palmyra’s hoping victory over Cedars is just the beginning
Cougars’ all-hands-on-deck approach dooms Lebanon to another loss.
Posted inPeople & Places
Does local collector Bill Werner have the Bethlehem Steel jersey Babe Ruth wore?
He doesn’t collect cards or signatures or balls. Bill Werner collects memories.
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Fifth Ward wins American Legion league championship; back on top after 40 years
The Fifth Ward baseball team came together, put it all together, and scored one for hope.
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Reifsnyder wins second straight Lebanon County Amateur Golf Championship
On a humid Sunday morning at the 6,059-yard, par-71 Blue Mountain Golf Course in Fredericksburg, Blake Reifsnyder secured his second straight title at the 65th annual Lebanon County Amateur Golf Championship.
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Up-and-coming Ben Allwein and Logan Francis cut their teeth on county amateur
This past weekend at Blue Mountain Golf Course in Fredericksburg, Logan Francis and Ben Allwein became two of the youngest local players ever to compete in the annual Lebanon County Amateur Golf Championship.
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Pat Huggins let his light shine and the Lebanon community basked in its glow
Pat Huggins, a beloved sportswriter from the Lebanon Daily News, retired in March after serving the community for 24 years. Known for his knack for storytelling and his heart for people, Huggins’ retirement was partly due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.
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Vito Mannino offers Mediterranean fare at Annville restaurant Room 101 The Med
Room 101 The Med (35 W. Main St., Annville) is believed to be one of the first restaurants in Lebanon County to specialize in Mediterranean cuisine.
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People ahead of wins: Joe Buehler retires as Lebanon Valley College football coach
Joe Buehler was the face of the Lebanon Valley College football. Behind the scenes, he was the Flying Dutchmen’s heart and soul.
Posted inPeople & Places
God only knows if Sister Margaret will be the last nun to serve in Lebanon County
Sister Margaret Bender, possibly the last nun to serve in Lebanon County, reflects on her life’s journey, the declining number of nuns, and the importance of understanding religious roles in the community.
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County’s newest ice cream spot, Colebrook Crossing, coming soon
Two couples from South Annville Township are reviving a beloved local ice cream parlor as “Colebrook Crossing,” with plans to open in May, offering a family-friendly atmosphere and a menu featuring soft ice cream, local drinks, and classic American fare.
Posted inEducation
New Northern Lebanon elementary school on track to open this fall
When a fresh school year begins this fall, Northern Lebanon’s state-of-the-art elementary school will usher in a new period in local primary education.
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Don’t judge the owners of C-Jay’s Drip until you walk a mile in their sneakers
From the inside of a prison cell at a state penitentiary, Chad Thierwechter and Charles Jackson Jr. have experienced rock bottom. Now, they’re on a mission to positively affect the developmental years of at-risk youth in the City of Lebanon.
