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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 inCrime & Safety
Police say Lebanon woman’s death in November is linked to fatal N.J. crash
A suspicious death of a 42-year-old Lebanon woman on Nov. 7 is being investigated as a homicide and is linked to a fatal crash later that day in New Jersey, police announced in an email Thursday.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Lebanon Bicycle Recycle offers series of free weekly bike mechanics classes
Lebanon Bicycle Recycle, a community-driven initiative committed to making the local community “a better place through bicycles,” will host a series of bike mechanics classes this winter for participants of all skill levels.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Uni plans to sail the Tulpehocken Creek and make his annual forecast on Feb. 2
It’s almost time once again for Uni, the Union Canal’s resident weather-forecasting whistlepig, to take to his boat and predict the onset of spring.
Posted inNews
Middle Creek migrations are expected sooner, but fewer snow geese are likely
Warmer winters are causing snow geese to migrate earlier, according to the PA Game Commission, so Middle Creek will reopen for the season a little sooner than usual. However, the number of winged visitors to the local lake are expected to continue to decline.
Posted inNews
State Rep. Russ Diamond announces bid for re-election to 102nd state House seat
State Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) announced Jan. 2 that he will seek re-election to the Pennsylvania General Assembly, representing Lebanon County, in 2024.
Posted inPeople & Places
Taylor Swift may belong to the world, but she has a few roots in Lebanon County!
As Taylor Swift’s star keeps rising, Pennsylvanians like to remind others with pride that the superstar hails from the Keystone State. But did you know, she also has a few ties right here in Lebanon County?
Posted inEducation
Legislature sends Gebhard’s financial literacy bill to governor for approval
A bill sponsored by state Senator Chris Gebhard to add basic money management skills as a half-credit requirement in the commonwealth’s high school curriculum, which languished in a House committee since it was passed by the Senate in May, is now likely to be enacted as part of an omnibus bill amending the Public School Code.
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Wreaths Across America will honor veterans at several local ceremonies
At several cemeteries across Lebanon County, volunteers soon will place wreaths on the gravesites of local veterans to help keep their memories alive through the holidays.
Posted inNews
Lebanon schedules final leaf roundup
Lebanon city workers next week will collect fallen leaves along the streets for the last time this year.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Celebrate the groundhog and PA Dutch culture at annual Grundsau Versammling
This year, the Grundsau Versammling will begin promptly at 12:17 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Rescue Fire Company in Mount Aetna.
