For many parents in Lebanon County, taking their kids to Jack and Jill has become something of a tradition.
Jeff Falk
Jeff Falk is a seasoned journalist based in Lebanon, PA. He's a graduate of Cedar Crest High School, Penn State University, and a lifelong resident of Lebanon, born and raised. Currently, he is a feature writer for Engle Publishing in Lancaster, the editor of LebCoSports.com, sports director at WLBR 1270, sports editor at the Lancaster Patriot newspaper, a contributor to TheBurg, a photographer and writer for Go Local magazine, a correspondent for The Lebanon Daily News, and a freelancer for LebTown. Formerly, he was a sportswriter at The Lebanon Daily News, the publisher of LebanonSportsBuzz.com, a writer for Harrisburg magazine, a news and sports correspondent for Lancaster Newspapers, a contributor to OnThePulse News, and a freelancer for The Hummelstown Sun. Jeff is married to Lori Messersmith-Falk, he's the father of three grown children, and he enjoys traveling, reading, theater, movies, music, sports, and history.
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The model train shop downtown may be one of the last of its kind
Draude’s Derailment on Eighth Street began as a passion project. Now, 45 years later, the store is brimming with cultural artifacts of a bygone era.
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First Aid and Safety Patrol enters 2020 with improved financial condition
While former CEO Bryan Smith “started the ball rolling,” current leaders and new strategies have helped shape a turnaround at FASP.
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The many hats of Becky Gacono
Rebecca Jo Gacono-Harlan—”Becky,” for short—is a complex person with a number of natural talents. More than anything, Gacono tries to be a good citizen.
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‘Uni’ isn’t short for unique, but it could be
His name is ‘Uni,’ short for Union Canal. But it might as well stand for ‘Unique.’
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Renovations signify change for Rohland Funeral Home, longtime county business
Rohland Funeral Home, arguably the longest continually-running business in Lebanon County, celebrated recent renovations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 25.
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Lebanon’s newest radio station will target needs of local Hispanic community
Camara 809 FM is Lebanon County’s newest media outlet and soon to be Lebanon’s only Hispanic radio station.
Posted inHistory
How a local florist became one of Lebanon’s first ISPs, Nothing But Net
Royer’s Flowers started Nothing But Net during the internet’s nascent years as a way to connect to customers.
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Myerstown man competes in Toughest Mudder in Georgia
A Myerstown man explored the symbiotic relationship between body and mind while competing in the ultra-competition, “World’s Toughest Mudder.”
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Meet Lebanon County’s milk bottle expert, John Eisenhauer
Through his passion, John Eisenhauer has become a foremost authority on milk bottles in Lebanon County and quite accidentally one of the most knowledgeable historians on the local agriculture business.
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Firefighting isn’t just what Duane Trautman does – it’s who he is
As the city of Lebanon’s top firefighter, Duane Trautman has embraced his role in our community, and taken his passion to the next level.
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Annville’s V. Carl Gacono was loved because he knew how to love
V. Carl Gacono left behind an enduring legacy, including an unwavering devotion to his family and Annville community.
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Domino’s Pizza delivered the Bowers to Lebanon
Domino’s Pizza franchisees John and Jen Bowers continue to grow their businesses while helping to reinvigorate Downtown Lebanon.
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Making electricity from rocks: Bill Bishop shares fond memories of career at TMI
In the wake of Three Mile Island’s closure, former employee Bill Bishop takes a look back at his time working at the iconic power plant.
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True-blue Viking is Northern Lebanon’s next top educator
Gary Messinger, Jr. is the newest superintendent of the Northern Lebanon School District.