In 1757, Meier purchased almost 250 acres of farmland that included farm buildings and a large limestone house.
People & Places
Larry Sheaf just keeps going and going
Sheaf has been a fixture on stages in Lebanon, Gretna, and Hershey as an actor in, and director of, countless productions.
Fredericksburg baseball players seek to recognize local teen who died in combat
The Beard brothers will need to raise $5,000 to $7,000 to install an obelisk stone memorial with a plaque honoring Earl Wenger’s service.
Jim Biever’s family honors his legacy of service through police scholarship fund
Established in August 2020, the Biever Family Police Scholarship Fund celebrates the life of former Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Jim Biever by helping to defray costs of local men and women pursuing a career in law enforcement.
Annville Inn owners praise CHIRP program; 40 area businesses receive financial relief (Updated with full list)
Melissa Kulbitsky said 16 cafes, coffee shops, diners, restaurants and taverns, 14 motels, hotels and inns, seven bars and lounges, two ice cream shops and one catering service received CHIRP funding.
Lebanon Catholic grad leads review that may bar Biden from Holy Communion
The proposal, pushed by conservatives, is widely viewed as a rebuke to President Joe Biden and other Catholics who support abortion rights.
Local pastry arts instructor named Educator of the Year
Brian Peffley, an instructor at Lebanon County Career & Technology Center, was recognized for student development and program leadership, according to a June 24 release from SkillsUSA.
Podcast launches to help Lebanon Countians unpack race issues
In April, Ryan Boddy and Justin Ryan Boyer published the first episode of Platform Lebanon, a podcast dealing with local and national racism.
Karen Dundore-Gulotta and the St. James Players survive the pandemic
Not only did they survive, but they have plans to thrive by expanding their equipment and planning productions for the remainder of the year.
Union Canal Groundhog Lodge #17 celebrates 40 years of preserving Pennsylvania Dutch culture
Forty years later, the Union Canal Groundhog Lodge #17 is still preserving and promoting the Pennsylvania Dutch—or Pennsylvania German—culture and dialect.
[Photo Story] A trip to Honey Bear Orchards
LebTown took a trip to Honey Bear Orchards to pick strawberries.
[Photo Story] A trip to the Lebanon Farmers Market
The Lebanon Farmers Market currently hosts 13 vendors, carrying products from produce to art.
[Photo Story] 10th annual Jonestown Block Party draws crowds despite weather
The 10th annual Jonestown Block Party featured food, music and vendors.
Katie Trainer bounces back
Katie Trainer – muralist, author, and local art legend – talks about her work, her life after a car accident and COVID-19, and much more.
H.M. Levitz Park is a gift of recreation and nature that just keeps on giving
H.M. Levitz Park is a living, breathing tribute to Mary Levitz’s – and her husband Herman Maurice Levitz’s – vision for the citizens of East Hanover Township.



















