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Tom has been a professional journalist for nearly four decades. In his spare time, he plays fiddle with the Irish band Fire in the Glen, and he reviews music, books and movies for Rambles.NET. He lives with his wife, Michelle, and has four children: Vinnie, Molly, Annabelle and Wolf.

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Lebanon County man arrested for threatening Florida reality-TV deputy

by Tom Knapp September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 2 min read

A Jonestown man with an extensive criminal record has been arrested again for threatening the life of a Florida deputy.

Posted inNews

Lebanon superintendent Arthur Abrom dies after nine-year battle with cancer

by Tom Knapp and Lexi Gonzalez September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 8 min read

Lebanon School District on Monday announced the passing of longtime school superintendent Dr. Arthur Abrom.

Posted inUpcoming Events

Local psychic, writer, piano teacher is your guide to Lebanon’s ghostly past

by Tom Knapp September 28, 2023September 25, 2023 4 min read

This year, the Lebanon ghost tours run at 6 and 8 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 20 and 27, and 6 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 21 and 28. Cost is $25 per person, and each tour is limited to 25 people.

Posted inPet of the Week

Pet of the Week: Sky

by Tom Knapp September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 2 min read

This week, meet Sky!

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Pet of the Week: Enid

by Tom Knapp September 15, 2023September 13, 2023 2 min read

This week, meet adoptable Enid!

Posted inUpcoming Events

Chainsaw demo has evolved into Myerstown’s popular East End Days

by Tom Knapp September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 3 min read

Myerstown’s annual East End Days will be held this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15 and 16, at Ebling’s Service Plus, 730 E. Lincoln Ave.

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Come to Hinkelfest for chicken, rides, music, chicken, games, and chicken

by Tom Knapp September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 3 min read

Hinkelfest, the annual autumn festival in Fredericksburg, returns this weekend with music, crafts, games and rides, and, of course, chicken.

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Film festival benefiting PA Warhorse postponed for actors’/writers’ strike

by Tom Knapp September 13, 2023September 12, 2023 2 min read

A film festival benefiting Pennsylvania Warhorse this weekend has been postponed to next spring in deference to the ongoing actors’ and writers’ strikes in Hollywood.

Posted inNews

Cleona’s stretch of Route 422 scrutinized by county, borough for possible upgrades

by Tom Knapp September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 4 min read

The 1-mile stretch of Route 422 that spans Cleona Borough has come under a microscope as borough officials and residents work with Lebanon County planning officials to decide the best options to improve the busy east-west corridor.

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Pet of the Week: Jake

by Tom Knapp September 8, 2023September 2, 2023 < 1 min read

This week, meet adoptable Jake!

Posted inNews

Tabletop training exercise posits a calamity at the I-78/81 interchange

by Tom Knapp September 5, 2023September 4, 2023 3 min read

A simulated major accident, known as the Hazardous Materials Functional Tabletop Training Exercise, will be conducted by public officials and emergency responders on Sept. 28 in Ono, aiming to identify gaps and improve emergency response strategies.

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Pet of the Week: Zoey

by Tom Knapp September 1, 2023August 30, 2023 < 1 min read

This week, meet Zoey!

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WellSpan gives grant to expand post-discharge care in the patient’s home

by Tom Knapp August 29, 2023August 25, 2023 4 min read

WellSpan Health partners with First Aid & Safety Patrol to expand an at-home care program, aiming to prevent recurring medical issues post-hospital discharge and to fill the insurance gaps for patients, enhancing recovery in their home environment.

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Myerstown man turns to GoFundMe to help fund trap-neuter-release program

by Tom Knapp August 22, 2023August 17, 2023 < 1 min read

A local advocate of a countywide Trap-Neuter-Return program in Lebanon County is running a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for his efforts.

Posted inNews

Transportation survey results outline pressing concerns on local roadways

by Tom Knapp August 22, 2023August 17, 2023 5 min read

The results of a recent statewide transportation survey are in, and a Lebanon County planning official says he is pleased with the input received from local residents.

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