Jeff Falk, Author at LebTown

Lebanon Sheetz store on Route 72 scheduled to reopen in February

by Jeff Falk January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 4 min read

The Lebanon #370 store is one of two Sheetz locations in Lebanon County. The other is situated at 811 East Main Street in Palmyra.

History

Memories are all that remains of Mount Gretna’s Million Gallon Pool

by Jeff Falk January 12, 2021July 4, 2022 6 min read

There was a time when Mount Gretna was home to a Million Gallon Pool. But it seems like a million years ago, and its creation may not have been a million dollar idea.

Business & Nonprofits

Gamer Pal provides a practical, positive, and personal application for video games

by Jeff Falk January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 5 min read

Gamer Pal is a collaborative financial venture by Lebanon siblings Kate Foley and Max Foley. The concept came from their mom Stacy Foley, but it was born from the coronavirus pandemic.

People & Places

At Christmas, wreaths were best way to honor veterans’ service

by Jeff Falk December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 5 min read

Originally, Loy had received 756 wreaths through donations to the Wreaths Across America program, but a last-minute windfall provided her with enough wreaths for every veteran’s grave at Ebenezer.

People & Places

Sharon Zook’s on a mission to revitalize the South Sixth St. playground

by Jeff Falk December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 5 min read

$6,500. That’s how much is still needed to completely refurbish the outdoor basketball court at the South Sixth St. playground, at the northeast corner of Elm St. in the city.

People & Places

After taking a break this year, Bologna Fest will return in 2022 better than ever

by Jeff Falk December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 6 min read

Last month, the Lebanon Bologna Fest and Winter Carnival was cancelled due to the pandemic. But the Lebanon Rotary Club recently vowed to continue staging it after the pandemic relents, hopefully in 2022.

History

At the turn of the century, Valley Glen Park was the place to see and be seen

by Jeff Falk December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 6 min read

It was called ‘Valley Glen Park’, and it was one of Lebanon County’s only and earliest amusement parks. What is not known about it shrouds it in mystery, legend, and lore.

Community Shoutouts

By localizing It, Bonnie Loy has taken Wreaths Across America to the next level

by Jeff Falk December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 5 min read

Inadvertently, Bonnie Loy’s actions have produced another great local Christmas story.

People & Places

Lebanon native Chris Shaw records 1,000th harness racing win

by Jeff Falk December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 4 min read

Lebanon native Chris Shaw recently recorded his 1,000 career victory in the sport of harness racing.

Upcoming Events

Scott Church’s Legacy Show celebrates photography as an art form

by Jeff Falk December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 5 min read

Of all the photos he’s taken, of all the people he’s helped, of all the causes he’s gotten behind over the last 30 years, none represents who the local photographer is as a human being better than Scott Church’s Legacy Show 14.

Education

Annville students return to ‘Greystone,’ much like they have over last century

by Jeff Falk November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 4 min read

The old ‘Greystone’ has served the Annville-Cleona school district well for many years. Now, following a bit of a scare, it appears the building will continue to do so well into the future.

People & Places

Jackie Parker wants what’s best for adopted hometown of Lebanon

by Jeff Falk November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 5 min read

Being mayor of Lebanon doesn’t define Jackie Parker, it doesn’t make her who she is. But it was a special time in her life, one that profoundly affected her big picture.

Business & Nonprofits

At Franz’s Tavern, come for the food, stay for the atmosphere

by Jeff Falk November 18, 2020November 18, 2020 6 min read

Franz’s Travern isn’t a fancy place, but it is a lively place. That fact reflects the goal of the owners to keep it true to the nature of the traditional tavern.