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.
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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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.
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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.
Posted inPeople & Places
Nutella scion has ties to Annville, but they aren’t quite what some think
The wealthiest of Lebanon Valley College’s former students owes his fortune to the global popularity of a sweet chocolate and hazelnut spread.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Gretna Music, Pa. Chautauqua partner in COVID, safety initiative
The Gretna Arts Safety Plan, or GASP, which will focus its energies on making Mount Gretna “a safer place for visitors and residents,” addressing COVID concerns as well as other safety issues.
Posted inCrime & Safety
More than 50 years later, the unsolved murder of 14-year-old Peggy Reber still puzzles investigators
The 14-year-old Lebanon girl was brutally assaulted before her death in 1968, but her killer has never been prosecuted.
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Ancestor’s medal leads N. Cornwall man on quest to identify Lebanon County veterans of turn-of-the-century wars
Wherever possible, Jim McAteer has collected the name, rank, unit, birth and death dates, parents, spouses, children, place of death and gravesite of every veteran from turn-of-the-century conflicts with ties to Lebanon County.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Rotunda and Whirling Dervish team up for pastry-inspired collaboration
Two local businesses have joined forces to create a pair of ales flavored with pastry desserts.
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Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce announces 2021 incoming directors and officers
Brett Holland, whose first term as board chairman was marred by pandemic restrictions, hopes to see local commerce on the upswing in 2021.
Posted inHistory
Lebanon’s “Hiker” statue honors veterans from 3 turn-of-the-century conflicts
The statue, which has stood in Lebanon since its dedication in 1940, is one of two called “The Hiker” to honor Spanish-American War veterans.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
WADV back on the air after a year offline
The radio station went silent on or before Dec. 5, 2019, and appears to have resumed broadcasts on Nov. 19, 2020.
Posted inEducation
Lebanon Middle School prepares holiday food baskets for students
Pandemic changes but doesn’t stop annual holiday food baskets for needy families in Lebanon Middle School community.
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ELCO School District recognized for excellence in budget presentation
Meeting the criteria for the award means that a school district’s taxpayers get a clearer understanding of the budget process.
