Yogey’s Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Parlor has been acquired by new owners, who plan to add bowling and laser tag to the site.
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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State Rep. Sue Helm decides not to seek reelection in the 104th legislative district
The 104th District currently covers a small portion of Lebanon County, although new district maps will shift the district entirely into Dauphin County.
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Lebanon County politicos discuss impact of redistricting on local voting maps
The effect of redistricting on local elections won’t be tested until voters go to the polls and the results of the next race are tallied. Some politicians believe the new maps will work in their favor; others aren’t so sure.
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Cornwall Democrat takes aim at state House seat in Lebanon’s 101st District
Catherine “Cavi” Miller, who ran a campaign to be Cornwall’s mayor last year, has announced her bid to take Frank Ryan’s seat in the state House.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Belfast native offers traditional food, music at Lebanon community event
Belfast native Seamus Carmichael bakes for a week, then invites the Lebanon community to gather for a celebration of Irish music and food.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
National Guardsman and EMT from Cleona turns ‘side hustle’ into growing local biz, Cleona Coffee Roasters
Working under the name Cleona Coffee Roasters, Matt Zechman sells his beans at three local locations in Lebanon County, and he’s looking for more retail opportunities in the area.
Posted inPeople & Places
Do you recall the great Palmyra golf ball mystery? Was it ever resolved?
It’s been 18 months since LebTown first reported on Palmyra’s golf ball mystery. It doesn’t appear to have been solved.
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$400,000 grant helps to jumpstart John E. Wengert Memorial Park project
With $400k state grant in hand, John E. Wengert Memorial Park could see shovels in the ground by autumn.
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Ups and downs in office: state Rep. Frank Ryan reflects on accomplishment, plans
Frank Ryan, state representative for the 101st Legislative District, reflects on his time in office as his third and final term nears its end.
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Spiders, lizards, snakes & a gator: New zoo opening at Lebanon Valley Mall
The Innocent Reptile Experience, a new zoo and storefront at Lebanon Valley Mall, features more than 100 animals and nearly 40 different species.
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Senator Chris Gebhard announces plan to run for full four-year term in Harrisburg
Chris Gebhard, who won a state Senate seat in a special election last year to fill the unexpired term on Senator Dave Arnold, has announced plans to run again for a full term in office.
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Senate bill would modify ‘armory’ definition, change oversight of Fort Indiantown Gap
Senator Chris Gebhard hopes to revise the definition of “armory” to broaden the authority of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to manage the military’s properties in Pennsylvania, such as facilities at Fort Indiantown Gap.
