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Tom Knapp
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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Commonwealth Court ruling says public school funding in PA is ‘unconstitutional’
A Commonwealth Court judge has ruled that the state’s public schools funding “falls woefully short and violates students’ constitutional rights.”
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Reptile zoo leaves Lebanon Valley Mall, seeks rural location after city declines
A zoo featuring reptiles, birds and other small- to medium-sized critters at Lebanon Valley Mall has outgrown its space there, but plans to move the menagerie into downtown Lebanon have run afoul of city ordinances.
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Wertz Candies, a Lebanon tradition for nearly a century, is looking for a buyer
Wertz Candies, a name synonymous in Lebanon County with handmade opera fudge, caramel corn, jelly-filled chocolates and other yummy treats for nearly a century, is looking for a buyer to take over the business.
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Mount Gretna Craft Brewery abruptly closes its doors after nearly 6 years
The Mount Gretna Craft Brewery, which quickly carved out a niche for itself as a community gathering place and watering hole just outside Campbelltown, abruptly closed its doors this week and its owners do not plan to reopen.
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What the duck? Rare bird from Europe and Asia spotted at Lebanon landfill
The common shelduck is not so common in Pennsylvania, and it has drawn hordes of bird enthusiasts to the landfill.
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Local teen recognized with governor’s Pathfinder award for sex abuse activism
A Lebanon County teenager is continuing the work she began last year, when she led an effort to give new voice to survivors of sexual assault.
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Cornwall history buffs revive Cornwall Historical Alliance, launch new website
The Cornwall Historical Alliance, which was founded some 20 years ago to fight plans to demolish an old red school house, is up and running again with big plans and a new website.
