John Yordy passed away in August of 2014, at the age of 92. But his memory and reputation live on, not unlike many of his well-built houses.
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 VA wants you to know: Help is available for veterans who need it
There is help, there is hope, and there are solutions.
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Henise Tire gets a re-tread before third-generation takes the wheel
Henise Tire’s recent overhaul of its 558 East Penn offices in Cleona was a great way to honor the past while laying down traction for the future.
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Campbelltown Post Office owes high ratings to the person behind the counter
Kathy Yeagley has transformed the Campbelltown Post Office into one of the friendliest in central Pennsylvania.
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Looking back on Harold Furniture’s sixty year run as a family business
By following in his father’s footsteps, Stu Perlmutter very much left his own mark on the Lebanon community.
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Amaury Abreu shows the American Dream is still alive and well in Lebanon
When you come right down to it, Amaury Abreu is pursuing the elusive concept of the ‘American Dream’. And one of the reasons that’s so refreshing is he reaffirms: The dream is still alive.
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Free dental care Jay Day returns Friday, 34th annual act of service honoring Jason Silverman’s memory
A 34-year tradition of providing free dental care to the community takes place again this Friday at Cornwall Family Dentistry.
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Zweier’s is a new, old south Lebanon community staple
Zweier’s has become a staple of the community—especially in south Lebanon—and not just because of its milk, bread and eggs.
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By welcoming him into our homes, we allowed Greg Lyons into our hearts
Greg Lyons retired today after a 41 year career, a local institution in radio broadcasting.
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Krall Barn to add new element at Union Canal Tunnel park, funding still needed
More funding is still needed to fully realize the vision for what will be Union Canal Tunnel Park’s first building.
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New Covenant ground in $1.8 million expansion of North Lebanon campus
North Lebanon’s New Covenant Christian School is growing. That’s great news—partly because of the ripple effects.
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Having a great time in Myerstown: Don Brown and a lifetime of postcards
A native of Lebanon and current resident of Myerstown has dedicated his life to the promotion and education and research of picture post cards.
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Lebanon City, SCORE, & Chamber to open Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence
The Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence will formally be launched on Tuesday, April 23rd.
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CTC expands culinary program with brick pizza oven and herb garden
Lebanon County Career and Technology Center’s new brick pizza oven isn’t some half-baked scheme.
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Camp Mack celebrates 50 years and tens of thousands of scouting stories
A Cub Scout camp at the border of Lebanon and Lancaster Counties celebrates 50 years.