The trail is well on its “path” to becoming a national historic landmark given the recent unanimous vote in the House of Representatives.
People & Places
Project 13th Grade seeks to connect youth with their community
Amaury Abreu of Project 13th Grade seeks to help local youth prepare for their futures through presentations, community events, and more.
Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts to hold legacy exhibit for Angela Funk
The Angela C. Funk Legacy Exhibit will be presented to the community from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 6 at the LVCOA headquarters.
[Photo Story] LebTown tours the Chestnut Street Log House
The Chestnut Street Log House will be open Wednesdays in August from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. They are always open by appointment.
‘The Chocolate Town Special’ remembers Hershey the way it was
“The Chocolate Town Special” re-debuted to rave reviews from a new audience July 9 at the Derry Township Historical Society’s Museum at 40 Northeast Drive in Hershey. The intricate N-scale – or 1 to 160 proportion to actual size – model train display will be exhibited through December.
The Isaac Meier Homestead: “The Old Fort” of Myerstown
In 1757, Meier purchased almost 250 acres of farmland that included farm buildings and a large limestone house.
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.