The wealthiest of Lebanon Valley College’s former students owes his fortune to the global popularity of a sweet chocolate and hazelnut spread.
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 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.
Posted inPeople & Places
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.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
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.
Posted inEducation
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.
Posted inNews
First vaccine shipment expected today at WellSpan Good Samaritan
First batch of coronavirus vaccine arrives in Lebanon on Tuesday; health care workers will be among the first to receive a dose.
Posted inPeople & Places
What’s it like to have a segment of the old Union Canal in your backyard?
Couple in Lebanon County finds traces of the Old Union Canal on their property.
Posted inPeople & Places
Statue donated by Jared Odrick now on display at Coleman Memorial Park
The statue donated to the Lebanon community by former NFL defensive end Jared Odrick was intended for Lebanon High School but ended up at Coleman Memorial Park instead.
Posted inEducation
PASD warns that it may be forced to go virtual only under new state orders
Under new state guidelines, two COVID-19 cases was enough to require a small school like Pine Street Elementary to close for several days.
Posted inNews
Lebanon County DA Pier Hess Graf announces intent to run for full term
COVID-19 and a high-profile double homicide has marked Pier Hess Graf’s first months as county DA; now, she hopes for re-election.
