A popular historical tour of one of Lebanon’s best-known cemeteries is returning on Sunday, June 26.
Author Archives: Joshua Groh
Josh is a Cornwall native and freelancer with a love of local history and the outdoors.
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Local author’s new book covers over 150 years of Coleman family history
James Polczynski’s new book “Souls of Iron” examines the multi-generational Coleman iron dynasty, Lebanon County’s most famous industrial family.
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The real story of Robert H. Coleman, his Cornwall mansions, and St. Luke’s
It’s long been said that the wealthy industrialist Robert H. Coleman ordered the demolition of an unfinished mansion in Cornwall and sent the remaining stones to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, but there’s more to this local legend than is commonly known.
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Salamander Books & Music plans relocation to downtown Lebanon
Previously located in Palmyra, Salamander Books & Music will move into downtown Lebanon at 701 Cumberland Street.
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Chautauqua seeks to restore wood carvings in honor of two late residents
The Pennsylvania Chautauqua plans to raise money to restore two wood carvings owned by Gretna music lovers Peter Hewitt and Walter McAnney.
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Neptune Fire Co. of Richland will host 100th Firefighters Convention in June
The parade is planned for 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, and will celebrate the community fire companies that serve the Lebanon Valley. Almost $35,000 in prize money will be awarded to participants.
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The backstory behind the new Norman Rockwell-inspired mural on 8th Street
The new mural completed by BKFoxx in downtown Lebanon is a reimagination of a classic Norman Rockwell illustration.
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Northwest Elementary develops laundry program, with help from local business
Lebanon’s Northwest Elementary hopes to promote student and family engagement with a new laundry program. Its organizers are currently looking for supply donations after being given a headstart thanks to Majik Rent-To-Own.
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In memory of Lebanon’s officers who gave their life in the line of duty
As we celebrate the life of Lt. William Lebo, so too we recall the lives of Chief of Police Aaron McCord and Patrolman Cyrus Shaeffer, whose names will all long endure in Lebanon County.
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Cedar Crest swim team hosts food truck fundraiser with crafts, entertainment
The fundraiser will take place at the high school parking lot between 12 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. Food trucks, craft vendors, and live entertainment are scheduled to appear.
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Between Hershey and Wilbur: A look at the chocolate industry in Lebanon County
The history of the chocolate industry in Lebanon County has often been overlooked thanks to its famous neighbors. Here’s a short and sweet peek at a few businesses and chocolatiers that set up shop inside the county borders.
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How a railroad rivalry spurred the creation of Penryn Park, Cornwall’s answer to Mount Gretna
The story of Penryn Park is one of 19th-century industry, breezy weekend getaways, baseball, thunderstorms, and the intense rivalry between two Coleman cousins and the railroad lines they managed.
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Moravian Church of Lebanon celebrating its 275th anniversary
On Saturday, March 26, the Moravian Church of Lebanon is planning to celebrate Moravian Heritage Day and the 275th anniversary of their founding.
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Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery comes to a shelf near you; pub to open this summer
The brewery began distributing its six flagship beers to local pubs and retail outlets earlier this year. The next milestone for the brewery stationed at 840 North 7th Street in Lebanon will involve the opening of a brewpub this summer.
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Lebanon Bicycle Recycle program offers repairs, donated bikes; open house soon
With an official launch set for March 19, the Lebanon Bicycle Recycle program is gearing up to become a community resource for young cyclists.
