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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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Lebanon County company hopes to bring to market a revolutionary turbine design
A “tinkerer and inventor” has set up shop in Lebanon and hopes to bring new energy to the wind-power market.
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Irish native offers to be Lebanon’s guide through the complicated novel ‘Ulysses’
This Thursday, Irish native Seamus Carmichael will guide Lebanon County readers through the pages of “Ulysses.”
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GOP Senator Chris Gebhard hopes to keep seat in Harrisburg after primary
Chris Gebhard, the incumbent in Pennsylvania’s 48th Senatorial District, is running unopposed in the Republican primary on May 17.
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Pet of the Week: Grinch
Grinch is “a super chill kitty with an independent attitude.”
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New Facebook group celebrates the color and diversity of Lebanon County wildlife
Lebanon County Wildlife was launched in January and has grown to more than 300 members sharing and enjoying photos of the local fauna.
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Pet of the Week: Jakie
Jakie is a “chorkie,” or a Chihuahua/Yorkie mix, according to his owner, Tracey Torres.
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Diamond runs dual campaigns for state rep reelection, lieutenant governor’s seat
With his name on the ballot for two offices in the May 17 primary, it’s possible state Rep. Russ Diamond could win two slots in the general election in November.
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Retired veterinarian Doc Clements makes another run for state Legislature
Calvin “Doc” Clements is running for the 48th Senatorial District seat currently held by Senator Chris Gebhard of North Cornwall Township.
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Pet of the Week: Buddy Chow
This week, we’d like you to meet Buddy Chow, who’s waiting for a home at the Humane Society of Lebanon County.
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Construction designer wants Democratic nomination for 98th State House seat
Mark Temons is campaigning for the seat currently held by Dave Hickernell, a Lancaster County Republican, who announced in December he would not seek reelection.
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Retired educator sets sights on Frank Ryan’s legislative seat in Harrisburg
Cornwall resident John Schlegel is running “to ensure that the 101st district continues to have a strong conservative voice in the state House of Representatives.”
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Campbelltown chiropractor vies with 3 Lancaster Republicans for 98th seat
Republican candidate Faith Bucks says she is running for the office because “it is time to rein in Harrisburg.”
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New Annville playground will be named in memory of 12-year-old murder victim
The late Senator Dave Arnold started the ball rolling and his successor, Senator Chris Gebhard, helped to secure funding.
