A recent podcast interview between Gretna Bill and Friends of Governor Dick member Ryan Fretz delved into an issue on the top of many people’s minds in the Mount Gretna area – development and tree-clearing.
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LebTown is looking for Lebanon County’s best Christmas light displays
It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but elaborate Christmas displays are starting to light up again for Lebanon’s holiday season.
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Whiskey’s under-appreciated role in PA history focus of upcoming book; look to Schaefferstown for prime example
Although today Kentucky might jump to mind when it comes to whiskey, that paramount status had once been Pennsylvania’s to lose.
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Palmyra man to judge at 146th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Powell will judge the Terrier Group, and the winner of this group will advance to the Best in Show competition.
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On the open road, Bruce and Amber Althouse discover more than America
The Althouses’ trip began in Seaside, Oregon on July 20, and 4,098 miles and 13 states later, it ended on Oct. 3 in Cape Henlopen, Delaware.
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Local vets honored during Trinity United’s annual Veteran’s Day Service
Local veterans were honored at Trinity United Church of Christ in Palmyra this weekend as part of the congregation’s Annual Veteran’s Day Service and LebTown was there to capture the occasion.
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[Photo Story] Second Mountain Hawk Watch awash in foliage, a birders delight
One of LebTown’s favorite things to do in the fall is capture the beautiful autumnal foliage at Lebanon County’s finest outdoor locations.
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YMCA Camp Rocky Creek gets fall facelift thanks to Charter Homes
Though the summer season is long over, YMCA Camp Rocky Creek of Cornwall recently saw a bustling day of activity as employees of Charter Homes & Neighborhoods volunteered their time and effort in a number of maintenance and improvement projects.
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[Photo Story] Marquette Lake explodes with color as fall foliage peaks locally
Going upstate to leaf peep? Totally unnecessary when you live in Lebanon County.
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Gold medalist Ryan Neiswender uses new fame to aid people with disabilities
As a gold medal winner in men’s wheelchair basketball at the Paralympic Games this past summer in Tokyo, South Lebanon Township native Ryan Neiswender is making the most of the opportunity that’s been presented to him.
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[Five Questions] Julia Krall, United Way of Lebanon County executive director
LebTown touched base with Julia Krall, the new United Way of Lebanon County’s executive director, to kick off our Five Questions series.
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53 acres of Mount Gretna woodland, former amusement park preserved
The Lebanon Valley Conservancy and the Gibble family have preserved a Mount Gretna property that includes the former site of Kauffman Park, an amusement park constructed in the 1920s.
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Cedar Crest graduate pens book about her breast cancer journey
The Cedar Crest alumna shares her story in the 152-page hardcover book and E-book released earlier this month.
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Lebanon resident wins Ms. United World 2022
Deborah Wright, a Lebanon County resident, won the inaugural title of Ms. United World 2022 on Sept. 5 in Austin, Texas.
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Everybody loves ‘Make Me Hate Me,’ the latest from photographer Scott Church
The 154-page softcover book features 75 of Church’s black-and-white photographs accentuating what the subjects hate about their physical appearance. Adjacent to each image is a short monologue written by the subject explaining what they hate about themselves and why.
