Lebanon native and Paralympic gold medalist Ryan Neiswender was among the Paralympians recognized personally by President Joe Biden at a May 4 ceremony held on the South Lawn at the White House.
Community Shoutouts
[Photo Story] Fort Indiantown Gap hosts USAF squadron for airborne training
Fort Indiantown Gap played host this week to the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron of the United States Air Force as the airmen performed airborne operation exercises.
Friends group holds walking tour of Annville’s historic limestone buildings
Hundreds of years of architectural history were brought to new light in a series of walking tours held Sunday afternoon in Annville.
Fort Indiantown Gap to host out-of-state unit this week for airborne training jumps
If you happen to see parachuters headed toward northern Lebanon County later this week, don’t worry – this isn’t Red Dawn. It’s just another byproduct of living nearby the nation’s largest National Guard training facility.
[Column] Former Palmyra High School student fights for his homeland, Ukraine
Despite some skepticism that Russian President Vladimir Putin would ever invade Ukraine, for nearly three months the world has witnessed the destruction of cities and civilians. No one knows this better than former Palmyra High School student-athlete Alex (Sasha) Coburn, who is currently stationed in Kyiv fighting in the war.
Weidle Sanitation worker goes viral after saving 3 kittens from back of trash truck
Terence Taylor’s week by the numbers: Three kittens saved from the trash, and six million views on TikTok.
Lauren Smith, friend and nanny of Kortne Stouffer [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
Lauren Smith wasn’t just a nanny but a friend of the Stouffer family. Lauren shares her memories in a brief interview about Kortne.
Three local students receive scholarships from Making a Difference of Lebanon, PA
Three local students received $250 scholarships from Making a Difference of Lebanon, PA, at the organization’s annual awards reception.
Ebenezer Memorial Garden to be dedicated in May 21 ceremony
The Ebenezer Memorial Garden, a project of the Ebenezer Beautification Committee, will hold a dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 21.
Over 130 volunteers participate in annual Campbelltown spring clean up day
More than 130 volunteers showed up Saturday, April 23, to give Campbelltown a spring cleaning as part of the Campbelltown Community Alliance’s annual Spring Clean Up Day.
Chautauqua seeks to restore wood carvings in honor of two late residents
The Pennsylvania Chautauqua plans to raise money to restore two wood carvings owned by Gretna music lovers Peter Hewitt and Walter McAnney.
Pastor Charlie Ilyes from South Lebanon Community Church [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
Pastor Charlie Ilyes is the Senior Pastor of the South Lebanon Community Church.
Irish native offers to be Lebanon’s guide through the complicated novel ‘Ulysses’
This Thursday, Irish native Seamus Carmichael will guide Lebanon County readers through the pages of “Ulysses.”