A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a $43.6 million expansion at Bayer’s Myerstown manufacturing facility on Nov. 30.
Rochelle Shenk
Rochelle A. Shenk is a writer with over two decades experience. Her work appears in regional business publications and lifestyle magazines as well as area newspapers. She writes about business and municipal sectors as well as arts and entertainment, human interest features, and travel and tourism.
Rochelle has interviewed notable figures such as NASCAR driver Kyle Petty, artist P. Buckley Moss and the late Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll. She also interviewed the late Helen Thomas, a groundbreaking journalist who was a member of the White House press corps covering the administrations of 10 presidents and one of the first female members of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
A lifelong central Pennsylvania resident, Rochelle served as the president of the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications and was on the board of the Ad Club of Central Pennsylvania.
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Upcoming novel will feature an inn based on author’s childhood home in Annville
Monica Byrne is using Annville and her childhood home on Main Street as inspiration for a fictional town and inn in her upcoming magical realism novel, “Ordinary Time.”
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Former Lebanon resident, LVC grad was a panelist in July at San Diego Comic Con
Artist and illustrator Vania Hardy was excited to take the stage at the San Diego’s 2022 Comic Con in July. She joined the “Lumpia With A Vengeance” film and comic book crew for the event.
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[Photo Story] Mick’s All American Pub opens in North Cornwall Commons
Mick’s All American Pub will open its doors at 105 Springwood Road in North Cornwall Commons Tuesday, Nov. 16. The 5,800-square-foot restaurant will seat 180 indoors and about 50 on the outdoor patio.
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53 acres of Mount Gretna woodland, former amusement park preserved
The Lebanon Valley Conservancy and the Gibble family have preserved a Mount Gretna property that includes the former site of Kauffman Park, an amusement park constructed in the 1920s.
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Cedar Crest graduate pens book about her breast cancer journey
The Cedar Crest alumna shares her story in the 152-page hardcover book and E-book released earlier this month.
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Hammock Worldwide considering options to redevelop cleared backlot
Hammock Worldwide, the owner of the Hammock Hotel Lebanon Hershey, is reviewing options to redevelop a portion of the hotel property.
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Guests of ‘The Haunt’ explore Schaefferstown Fire Company’s spooky carnival grounds, if they dare!
Be prepared to experience a chilling adventure when you visit Schaefferstown’s carnival grounds this Halloween season. The area at the corner of Locust and West Oak streets in Schaefferstown has morphed into The Haunt, an immersive haunted attraction.
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Lebanon Indoor Archery opens with several indoor ranges available
What was a hobby for Forrest Hoffert is now a business. Lebanon Indoor Archery and Supplies at 2 E. Lehman St. Suite 1, Lebanon was inspired by Hoffert’s long-time love of the sport. It opened June 2 and offers archery supplies and several types of indoor ranges.
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Aguero Family Outlet features overstock items and a family focus
Aguero Family Outlet, a retailer offering overstock items at discounted prices, opened at 840 Chestnut Street, Lebanon about a year-and-a-half ago.
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Keller Bros. hosts car show Sept. 18 as part of centennial celebration
Car enthusiasts may want to head out to Keller Bros. Ford Saturday for a car show. The free event, which will feature a variety of vehicles, will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. at the dealership, 1030 Shaeffer Rd., Lebanon.
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More on Chamber’s move to larger space, relocation planned for mid-October
An open house has not yet been set, but Karen Groh, the Chamber’s president and CEO, said it will most likely be sometime in November.
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Lebanon Valley Chamber collaborates with 3 Lancaster County chambers for Chamberpalooza
The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce and three Lancaster County chambers — Manheim, Elizabethtown and Northern Lancaster County — will host a members-only event, Chamberpalooza, from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23.
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Zinn Insurance unveils new Lebanon location, new logo
Zinn Insurance is relocating its Lebanon office to a larger facility. In conjunction with the relocation, the insurance agency also unveiled a new logo.
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New executive director for Girls on the Run of Lancaster and Lebanon
Kathryn “Katie” Sandoe will transition from board chair to executive director of Girls on the Run of Lancaster and Lebanon Sept. 1.
