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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.
Posted inHistory
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.
Posted inHistory
‘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.
Posted inUpcoming Events
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.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
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.
Posted inNews
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.
Posted inNews
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.
Posted inNews
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.”
Posted inHistory
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.”
Posted inNews
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.
Posted inPeople & Places
Local resident speaks out against Governor Dick tree clearing
Not everyone is happy with the way trustees of the Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick are managing the forest there, and some folks would like to see the 1,105-acre park under new management.
Posted inNews
LebTown readers offer their guesses for the source of the mysterious ‘vroom’ of Fort Indiantown Gap
The source of the mysterious “vroom” sounds in the area of Fort Indiantown Gap are still a puzzle for some people, while others are convinced they know the origins of the noise.
Posted inPeople & Places
A symbol of America, bald eagles are nesting in Lebanon County
“If people are observant, they’ll see eagles pretty routinely in Lebanon County,” a state game warden told LebTown.
Posted inPeople & Places
What’s the source of the recurring ‘vroom’ sound near Fort Indiantown Gap?
The unidentified sound seems to be coming from the vicinity of the Pennsylvania National Guard base at Fort Indiantown Gap, but details about its point of origin are elusive.
Posted inNews
Mayor Capello runs for 4th term on record of financial stability, prosperity
Local GOP chief says Mayor Capello’s ‘strong leadership and vision’ for the city benefits all of Lebanon County.
