From Sept. 6 to 17, the Pennsylvania National Guard hosted about 33 military personnel from Lithuania at its training headquarters at Fort Indiantown Gap
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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Everybody loves ‘Make Me Hate Me,’ the latest from photographer Scott Church
The 154-page softcover book features 75 of Church’s black-and-white photographs accentuating what the subjects hate about their physical appearance. Adjacent to each image is a short monologue written by the subject explaining what they hate about themselves and why.
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The bond between Eli Setlock and Madison Rose stretches between life and death
Madison Rose is one of four recipients of Eli Setlock’s organs. She received his liver; his heart, kidneys and pancreas went to other people in need.
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On Zinn’s Mill Road, you can’t get there from here
The abandoned bridge in question is located on Zinn’s Mill Road, about a half mile on either side of Cornwall Road and Lincoln Avenue.
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7 Cuz Beer Store is moving, will anchor New Quentin Crossings shopping mall
Seven Cuz Beer Store is moving down the street from 1740 Quentin Road in the Cedar Crest Square shopping mall to the new Quentin Crossings Mall at 1980 Quentin Road.
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Newsman Rob McNamee, 85, molded the face of journalism in Lebanon County
Rob McNamee helped shape what local journalism became and, through his work at the Lebanon Daily News, influenced the careers of scores of local journalists.
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Through Living Christian Church, former Pushnik’s Diner has a new calling
Hernandez and members of the congregation were able to identify a part of the building that was least affected by wear and tear, refurbish it and create a space suitable for weekly services.
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Lebanon School District plans to put $40 million building on high school campus
The district’s new seventh- and eighth-grade building will be built on a handful of acres, which are currently being used for athletics.
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Lebanon Area Fair saw record-breaking turnout, crowds embrace ag tradition
This year’s Lebanon Area Fair drew more than 60,000 visitors during the week. Most of those in attendance were local residents.
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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.
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At Lebanon Area Fair, beauty is in the eye of the photographer
More than 300 images were entered in the photography contest, which was about half as many as were entered in 2019, prior to the pandemic.
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‘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.
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Amid great anticipation, the 65th Lebanon Area Fair opens on Saturday
The Fair will run daily, beginning at 8 a.m., with gates closing at 10 p.m. Admission to the fair is $5 after 3 p.m., while some of the special events on the fairgrounds’ track require a separate charge.
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Lebanon Valley Community Tennis Association wants to grow the game by taking it indoors
LebValCTA aims to enclose the tennis courts at the Louser Memorial Optimist Park to allow players access to the game year-round.
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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.