Another school year is about to begin in Lebanon County’s six public school districts and two parochial schools.
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.
Posted inNews
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service moves to protect butterflies at local military base
An endangered butterfly, whose range once covered the eastern United States, can now be found in just one location here in Lebanon County. Its habitat would gain new protections if a proposal by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is approved.
Posted inUpcoming Events
‘Hometown Historian’ to view Isaac Meier Homestead through eyes of WW2 soldier
Local history enthusiast Jonathan Miller, known as the Hometown Historian, is set to present living history tours at the Isaac Meier Homestead, portraying a World War II veteran and sharing insights into Myerstown’s 1940s history.
Posted inLebanon Area Fair
Amish Outlaws, Sapphire are among headliners this year at the Lebanon Fair
Planning ahead is part and parcel of organizing the entertainment at the Lebanon Area Fair, a local tradition that this year features more than 20 musical acts as well as plenty of other diversions and spectacles to keep folks coming back.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Local bar owners say happy hour expansion bill is ‘huge win’ for PA
A bill to expand the special deals that bars and restaurants can offer to their customers has some local pub owners feeling pretty happy.
Posted inNews
Lebanon delegate will take his passion for Trump to GOP National Convention
A Lebanon County man is headed to Milwaukee next week to rally for Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention.
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Leasing plan for land outside Fort Indiantown Gap passes state Senate
A bill that would provide a “steady stream of funding” for veterans and their families by leasing out land around Fort Indiantown Gap has passed the state Senate and has moved into the state House of Representatives for consideration.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Lebanon city cafe closes on Sunday, replacement coffeehouse announced
Sydney Roasting Co. at 722 Quentin Road was planning to close its doors for the last time at 4 p.m. Sunday.
