Lebanon-based singer-songwriter Alex Stanilla released his newest single, “Mahoning,” on Feb. 25.
People & Places
Century-old fasnacht fundraiser tradition continues at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church
Multi-generational families worked around the clock at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Lebanon to produce thousands of traditional Pennsylvania Dutch donuts for the parish’s 101st annual Fasnacht Day fundraiser.
Lebanon man celebrates 40 years of volunteer fire service to the city
Bill Yeagley’s 40 years of volunteer fire service were celebrated last week at a special ceremony in his honor.
LVCA First Friday celebrates Black History Month with art exhibit, music
The Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts’ Black History Month exhibit features artwork highlighting lesser-known Black Pennsylvanians including civil rights activist Octavius Valentine Catto and physician Rebecca J. Cole, the first Black female doctor in the state.
South Lebanon Twp. teen promotes dairy industry as statewide dairy princess
Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Jesslyn Risser is promoting the industry to consumers on behalf of dairy farmers across Pennsylvania and will continue in that role through September.
Lebanon County’s Uni sees shadow, forecasts six more weeks of winter
During a chilly ceremony conducted by the Union Kanaal Grundsau Lodsch #17 of Eastern Lebanon County Monday morning, Uni predicted six more weeks of winter, evidently seeing his shadow as he traversed the Tulpehocken Creek.
South Annville Twp. resident crowned 2026 PA Fair Queen at pageant
Olivia Morrissey of South Annville Township and the current Lebanon Area Fair Queen was crowned the 2026 Pennsylvania Fair Queen at a pageant in Hershey last weekend.
Palmyra farmer who made Dairymen’s milkshakes known statewide to retire
After three decades of transforming the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association from a small operation with four milkshake machines to one serving thousands with 24 machines and 700 volunteers, Dave Smith plans to retire as executive director later this year.
Annville woman advocates for agriculture as member of Pa. Fair Queen program
Annville resident Brooke Beamesderfer has been an ambassador for agriculture this past year in her role as alternate Pa. state fair queen.
Lebanon County 4-H members sweep Grand Champion honors at Farm Show
Two Lebanon County 4-H Livestock Club members set a local record, taking top honors for their respective bred animals at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Lebanon County locals represent at Sheep to Shawl competition
Lebanon County residents competed in the Pennsylvania Farm Show’s Sheep to Shawl competition Wednesday, with teams racing to transform freshly-shorn fleece into finished shawls within 2½ hours.
‘Spud stud’ or ‘dud?’ Lebanon Co. 4-H team wins first place at Pa. Farm Show
Lebanon County 4-H Potato Judging’s A Team brings home the blue ribbon from the competition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Cleona podiatrist who founded Palmyra Public Library celebrates 100th birthday
Dr. Catherine Hand, a retired Palmyra podiatrist and founder of that town’s library, turns 100 later this week.
Lebanon man loved announcing, writing & broadcasting Hershey Bears games
Don Scott, now in his late 80s, worked simultaneously as Easter Seals executive director for 20 years, Hershey Bears public address announcer for 27 years and sports correspondent for local newspapers during a 55-year career.
Pa. Farm Show launches statewide celebration of nation’s 250th birth
Celebrate history – and Pennsylvania’s rich agricultural heritage – at the 110th edition of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, now through Jan. 17.















