In April, Ryan Boddy and Justin Ryan Boyer published the first episode of Platform Lebanon, a podcast dealing with local and national racism.
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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Black Lives Matter protest planned for July 3 at county courthouse
Protesters say city officials haven’t made good on promises to supply local police with body cameras. The mayor says she’s working on it.
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Construction of Route 241 roundabout underway at Rocherty Road
Work to transform the intersection of Colebrook Rd. and Rocherty Rd. in North Cornwall Twp. into a roundabout began this week.
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The Hershey Story announces winners of history contest for young writers
First-place winners of the 2021 History Contest for Young Writers were recognized at a ceremony May 27 at Hershey Gardens.
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Ryan announces plan to introduce bill repealing Pa. death penalty
Frank Ryan, the Republican state representative serving the 101st Legislative District in Lebanon County, wants to do away with the death penalty in Pennsylvania.
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PA Chautauqua announces summer program lineup
The Pennsylvania Chautauqua, which held many of its summer programs last year via Zoom due to COVID-19 concerns, is resuming in-person activities this year with a full slate of events.
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20 years later, local historian discovers personal connection to Lebanon Regiment
Jonathan Peifer, a brick mason from Myerstown, was 19 years old when he enlisted for service in the 93rd. He was wounded at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
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‘Everyone in Lebanon can be proud’ of the 93rd Regiment’s role in the Civil War
They became known as the 93rd Pennsylvania Volunteers, or the Lebanon Infantry, and their history has been kept alive today through organizations such as the Perseverance Fire Company and the Perseverance Band of Lebanon.
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Local dairy memorabilia set for sale
A public auction of milk bottles and dairy-related items is set for Saturday, June 12, at Lebanon Area Fairgrounds.
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Jigger Shop opens for season May 15 with relaxed COVID restrictions
Mount Gretna’s iconic eatery struggled to get by with all the pandemic-related restrictions of 2020, but 2021 is looking up for the Jigger Shop.
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Squabbles break out in some camps as five candidates vie for justice seat
Some candidates for the judge’s seat are attempting to smear their opponents.
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Meet Edward H. Krebs, Independent candidate for 48th Senate District seat
Ed Krebs hopes to win special election to represent the 48th District and build consensus between parties.
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Meet Tim McMaster, Libertarian candidate for 48th Senate District seat
Tim McMaster hopes to win special election to represent the 48th District and “make Harrisburg less powerful.”
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Is the Lebanon Farmers Market, built on the site of a 19th-century prison and gallows, haunted?
“Personally, I don’t go downstairs to the restroom after dark,” a woman who works at Lebanon Farmers Market said. “I can’t put my finger on it, but it just doesn’t feel right.”
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Meet Chris Gebhard, Republican candidate for 48th Senate District seat
Christopher Gebhard hopes to win special election to represent the 48th District and lead fight to curtail governor’s power.
