Alicia (Hartlaub) Ireson and husband Dane are dealing with his battle with Young Onset Parkinson’s while also raising two young boys.
Pat Huggins
Pat Huggins covered local sports for the Lebanon Daily News for almost 25 years, beginning in January of 1999. Pat was born and raised in Lebanon County and is a 1987 graduate of Lebanon High School and a 1991 alum of Elizabethtown College. A huge Phillies and 76ers fan, Pat spends his spare time on Twitter, griping about his favorite teams and interacting with friends and followers, hopefully in an entertaining and humorous manner.
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Student stands tall on tennis court and life, despite his small stature
A lack of human growth hormone in his body has hindered the normal growth of 13-year-old Christopher Uzar, the son of former Lebanon High boys tennis coach Cathy Uzar. But he’s now receiving treatments that should allow him to reach a height of 5’9″.
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Central Chapter PA Sports Hall of Fame set to welcome 2024 inductees
The event will be held at the Lebanon Expo Center on Nov. 11.
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Players’ coach J.R. Drake has LVC’s football program headed in right direction
A former player and assistant coach, J.R. Drake has put his stamp on the Lebanon Valley College football program by developing close relationships with his players while keeping standards of conduct and performance at a high level.
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Lebanon High’s star point guard Kailah Correa commits to University of Delaware
A dynamic rising senior point guard, Kailah Correa recently verbally committed to continue her basketball career at Delaware next season.
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Annville native honors memory of best friend, late PGA pro Grayson Murray
The former Sullivan winner, and a high school and collegiate golf standout, is hoping to start a foundation in Grayson Murray’s name to raise awareness of the prevelance of suicide in society.
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Parental support system aided Palmyra grad Gage Miller’s journey to MLB draft
Steve and Laurie Miller played a huge role in son Gage developing the skills and the disposition needed to be selected by the MIami Marlins in the third round of this year’s MLB Draft.
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LCC, Sullivan tournament look to brighter futures with upgrades & improvements
Amidst a rejuvenation of the Lebanon Country Club, the W.B. Sullivan Invitational Four Ball tournament is also being revitalized, with efforts led by former champion John Gross and club member Ben Brewer.
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Palmyra graduate Gage Miller’s Major League dreams were right on target
The ex-Cougar’s belief in himself and his ability paid off handsomely Monday afternoon, when he was selected by the Miami Marlins in the third round of the Major League Baseball player draft.
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Major League Baseball draft could be Miller time for Palmyra graduate
Palmyra grad Gage Miller is looking to parlay a sensational junior baseball season at Alabama into an early round selection in the upcoming Major League Baseball amateur draft.
Posted inPeople & Places
Northern Lebanon grad Liz Voight embracing pageant life in pursuit of Miss Pennsylvania crown
Liz Voight got her start in pageants after being named Lebanon Area Fair queen in 2018.
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ELCO grad Ryan Daub finds field of dreams as intern on Phillies ground crew
A former baseball player at ELCO, Ryan Daub is majoring in field grass science at Penn State and serving an internship with the Phillies grounds crew this summer.
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Mahaffey brothers capture third straight state tennis doubles championship
Aidan and Tyler Mahaffey of Palmyra earned their third consecutive PIAA Class 3A state doubles championship together on Saturday at Hershey Racquet Club.
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Mahaffey brothers set to conclude high school tennis career with potential 3-peat
Palmyra tennis twin brothers Aidan and Tyler Mahaffey are seeking a third straight 3A state doubles title this weekend at Hershey Racquet Club.
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Palmyra graduate Lauren Wadas hopes to pursue her Olympic dream
The ex-Cougar field hockey star is training with Team USA in North Carolina and hoping to earn a spot on this year’s Olympic team.
