In 2003, Herr’s 76-acre farm became the second property to be preserved by the Lebanon Valley Conservancy. He wouldn’t have it any other way.
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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Now there’s another reason hanging out at Lebanon Community Library is cool
Of all the things that the Lebanon Community library is to so many people, it is now taking on the role of a cooling center. The idea is to provide a place for people to go to beat the summer heat.
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With acquisition of Quentin Tavern, Funck’s restaurants continue to expand
Restauranteur Alan Funck told LebTown he plans on taking over the business in four to six weeks.
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Local filmmaker struggles to find participants for project highlighting positive police stories
We Are Lebanon, Pa.’s latest project is designed to celebrate the positive influences local police have on the community through personal testimonials, as interviews with officers themselves.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Lebanon County Farm Bureau is giving away local milk this week
The Lebanon County Farm Bureau, in conjunction with Harrisburg Dairies, will be offering a free milk giveaway from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, July 24 at Dave’s Country Store in North Lebanon Township.
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Lebanon County native spearheading Pa.’s fight against the opioid epidemic
Jen Smith, a 38-year-old resident of Jonestown, is one of Pennsylvania’s leaders in the fight against addiction, and opioids specifically. Her title says “Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs,” but she’s really a general.
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Sister act ‘Geyer Girls’ set sights on Lebanon Area Fair’s top turkey trophy
Danielle and Justine Geyer are more than a couple of turkey experts. The Myerstown sister tandem is bent on raising their birds to the best of their abilities, together.
Posted inHistory
Local historian Bruce Bomberger on documenting the history of today
History isn’t just the past. It’s a collection of moments. It’s happening as we speak. How will history remember the coronavirus?
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Scott Church is imperfectly beautiful, and so are you
The 48-year-old Lebanon native is about a month into his new photography project “Make Me Hate Me,” short for “these are the things that make me hate me.”
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Gretna Music to determine fate of remaining summer concerts, continue publishing shows online
With its summer concert season stunted by the coronavirus, Gretna Music has begun publishing performances on YouTube.
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Back in the day, you didn’t need to be a motorhead to cruise Lebanon’s circuit
For the better part of 50 years, from the 1950s until the turn of the century, as the importance of the automobile in our culture was evolving, Lebanon County was growing up right along with it. Not everyone was cruising the circuit — just the cool kids.
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For those in need, Compeer of Lebanon County is a friend indeed
Compeer’s mission is to help support clients with mental health diagnoses through a support network of volunteers called “friends.” The coronavirus has taken its toll on how the organization operates.
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Brandt’s Mill’s future may or may not be tied to its floured past
At one point, Brandt’s Mill was recognized as the longest operating flour mill in the United States.
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Dem. Matt Duvall on long shot House bid: ‘I want to give people a choice’
Duvall is running as a Democrat in the deeply-red 102nd district against incumbent Rep. Russ Diamond, who ran unopposed in 2016.
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Former mayor George Kaufman governed Jonestown with his heart
Kaufman is ten years removed from his time as Jonestown’s influential mayor. His recollection of that era remains vivid, because it so much reflected who he really is as a person.