Spearheaded by the Lebanon County Recovery Task Force, the collaborative Forward Together Lebanon initiative seeks to lessen the economic impact of the coronavirus.
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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Morrissey bid for Lebanon Catholic property offers glimmer of hope for Catholic education in Lebanon
Lebanon-area couple Joya and Tom Morrissey have a plan to save Lebanon Catholic, or at least Catholic education in Lebanon County.
Posted inPeople & Places
Country String Shop and Music Academy carries on community tradition
Owner Bob Cain recalls the history of the building and reflects on the importance of music in the community.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Groundbreaking held for Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites, ‘next logical step’ for North Cornwall development
Currently, Lebanon County is home to a number of small motels, but just six or seven hotels — many of which are located north of the City of Lebanon.
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At A&M, it all starts with the bread
Crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, A&M incorporates its bread into just about everything it serves.
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‘Cocktails-to-go’ embraced by local taverns, helps offset financial impact
The temporary law is helping local watering holes like Mt. Gretna Hideaway and Boyer’s Tavern keep their businesses afloat during the pandemic.
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Heisey’s Diner got creative with take-out dining during worst of pandemic
Gary Heisey’s response to the pandemic was to set up outdoor dining on the north parking lot of his establishment, where customers could enjoy their take-out meals outdoors.
Posted inPeople & Places
A memorial to local fallen heroes was almost lost. This veteran is preserving their stories
In the early 2000s, Jim Keyton stumbled across something in a Hershey Chocolate Company dumpster that didn’t belong there.
Posted inHistory
Light’s Fort a poster child for need of local historical preservation
Light’s Fort is Lebanon’s oldest standing structure. Local historians and preservationists would like to see it restored and turned into a museum.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
The state of local radio, post-WLBR pivot
Long-time WLBR news director Gordon Weise speaks to LebTown following his termination in the station’s shift away from talk radio.
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Youth Advocate director Ed Harmon helps kids move in the right direction
Harmon has been working at Youth Advocate Programs for 16 years. He gave LebTown a glimpse of the important work he does.
Posted inNews
Visit Lebanon Valley, virtually
The coronavirus has slammed everybody hard, financially, and local tourism is certainly no exception. But when things slowly ease their way into the new normal, perhaps the best reaction will be to think small—and local.
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How COVID-19 is impacting ambulance services in Lebanon County
Local first-responders are anticipating big changes in the EMS business following the coronavirus.
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‘Feeding the Frontliners’ could be a boon for local restaurants, healthcare workers
Funded with $25,000 from the county hotel tax, the initiative will deliver food to healthcare workers from local eateries.
Posted inPeople & Places
How Lebanon became the home office of Late Night with David Letterman
The story behind Lebanon’s Late Night run in the ’90s is one of the most intriguing histories of the city.