Saturday afternoon, horse racing fans from across the country gathered at Equistar Training and Breeding Center in Annville to meet Smarty Jones, 2004 Kentucky Derby winner and newly inducted National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame honoree.
Community Shoutouts
[Photo Story] Lebanon 4-H Friends Club showcases 2024-2025 projects
Local 4-H Friends Club members showcased 140 diverse projects ranging from woodworking to fashion design during their 40th annual Roundup event at the Expo Center.
99-year-old Palmyra resident named finalist for national fitness award
A 99-year-old Palmyra resident has been named a finalist for the 2025 SilverSneakers Member of the Year Award.
Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts installs mosaic mural at Lions Lake
Monday, volunteers with the Lebanon Valley Council On The Arts began installation of a mosaic mural titled “Water is Life” at Lions Lake park. The council is seeking community help on the installation for the rest of the week.
Lebanon nonprofit ‘Reel Boys’ provides free fishing education to local youth
The community organization, open to local youth with and without fishing experience, strives to teach kids the fundamentals of fishing. Its events are free, staffed with volunteer mentors, and stocked with extra fishing rods and equipment for participants who need them.
New book by founder of Gretna Music celebrates 50 years of music excellence
Mozart in the Woods: Gretna Music’s 50 Years by Carl Ellenberger combines history and memoir to capture the music organization’s evolution.
Lebanon’s All American Royal Queen lays wreath at Arlington National Cemetery
The reigning All American Royal Queen represented her Lebanon County hometown at Arlington National Cemetery this past weekend when she had the opportunity to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
CoLA, ELCO staffers receive awards for support of Guard & Reserves
The City of Lebanon Authority and Eastern Lebanon County School District each have received a Patriot Award recognizing their “extraordinary support” of employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve.
Heisey’s recognized in Food Network’s ‘classic diners you don’t want to miss’
Lebanon’s Heisey’s Diner earned national recognition after being featured in Food Network’s list of must-visit classic diners across America.

















