Though the music in his life may be a different tune than what he anticipated as a young man, Uraga uses his passion to gift local children with knowledge of his craft and enrich their lives with culture.
People & Places
Cornwall Manor in mourning for massive chestnut tree felled by recent weather
No residents were hurt when the 150-year-old tree toppled onto the Buckingham Mansion porch on Monday evening.
Conservationist Larry Herr loves his land
In 2003, Herr’s 76-acre farm became the second property to be preserved by the Lebanon Valley Conservancy. He wouldn’t have it any other way.
‘Leaving the temples and going to the houses’: COVID-19’s impact on churches
Churchgoers at St. Benedict Abbot, like many across the country, are adjusting to a new reality.
Outdoors lovers enjoying activities on Swatara Creek in record numbers
With summer plans gone awry, interest in the offerings of the Swatara Creek is currently at a high-water mark.
Lebanon church that predated Civil War closes
St. John’s United Church of Christ closed June 28. The church had been active for 159 years.
Drone photography offers a new perspective of the South Lebanon area
It can be difficult to get a good look at the middle of the Lebanon Valley without a way to get up high and take in the sights. Fortunately, that’s exactly what drones offer.
[Photo Story] A look at the historic cottages of Mt. Gretna
The hundreds of cottages throughout Mt. Gretna showcase the area’s unique history.
New “Sun Pizza” by Katie Trainer serves as welcome sign for Campbelltown
Commissioned by A&M owner David Warner Jr. and painted by Lebanon mural artist Katie Trainer from a design created by Warner’s spouse, Kristine, the mural serves as a welcome to those arriving in Campbelltown.
[Photo Story] A walk through Memorial Lake State Park
With summer now in full force, many people are looking to get outside and enjoy nature. Memorial Lake State Park is a great place to do that.
Local filmmaker struggles to find participants for project highlighting positive police stories
We Are Lebanon, Pa.’s latest project is designed to celebrate the positive influences local police have on the community through personal testimonials, as interviews with officers themselves.
Lebanon County native spearheading Pa.’s fight against the opioid epidemic
Jen Smith, a 38-year-old resident of Jonestown, is one of Pennsylvania’s leaders in the fight against addiction, and opioids specifically. Her title says “Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs,” but she’s really a general.
SAMBA begins construction on bike track in Coleman Memorial Park
The track will be built in the enclosure between the tennis courts and the site of the Gingrich Memorial Pool.
Local VA social worker deployed to New Jersey to help in COVID-19 response
Teresa Stump-Klinger, a lifelong Lebanon County resident, was deployed with other Lebanon VA personnel to medical facilities needing help with their coronavirus response efforts.
[Photo Story] Your favorite ice cream orders from around Lebanon County
With summer heat fully here, we thought the time was right to share some of the favorite ice cream orders from LebTown readers across the county.