The small Bethel Township community on Lake Strause was once a Boy Scout camp — built thanks to the generosity of a lumber businessman.
Joshua Groh
Josh Groh is a Cornwall native and writer who began reporting for LebTown in 2019. He continued to regularly contribute to LebTown while earning a degree in environmental science at Lebanon Valley College, graduating in 2021. Since then, he has lead conservation crews in Colorado and taken on additional freelance writing opportunities. His focuses at LebTown include local history topics, outdoor recreation, and aspects of the membership program. You can find him biking out on the Rail Trail in his free time.
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What’s in a name? The story behind every municipality name in Lebanon County
Ever wondered who came up with the name “Mt. Gretna?” Curious as to who the “Ann” in Annville is? Here’s the history behind the name of every township and borough in Lebanon County.
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[Photo Story] A brisk stroll through Monument Park
The weather might be a bit chilly, but it’s still hard to beat a good stroll through a local park. Here’s what LebTown captured on a recent trip to Monument Park, at 8th and Lehman Streets in Lebanon.
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A decades-long project almost dammed the Swatara Creek and radically altered northern Lebanon County
A multimillion-dollar dam project first proposed in the 1960s would have created a 7-mile, 3.3-billion-gallon reservoir in northern Lebanon County.
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[Photo Story] One last peek around Quittie Creek at the end of autumn
The Quittie Creek Nature Park is the pride and joy of many an Annville resident. Here’s a photographic tour showing off just what makes the park special.
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[Photo Story] Quiet beauty and still waters at Middle Creek
Middle Creek might be famous for its springtime geese gatherings, but these pictures prove it’s no less appealing in the fall.
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[Historia fotográfica] Mt. Gretna es tan hermosa como siempre a fines del otoño
Con sus llamativas cabañas, el fondo boscoso y el encanto de la comunidad a la antigua, el monte. Gretna es una ciudad especialmente adecuada para las vacaciones de otoño.
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[Photo Story] Mt. Gretna is as lovely as ever in late fall
With its eye-catching cottages, woodsy backdrop, and old-fashioned community charm, Mt. Gretna is a town uniquely suited for the fall holidays.
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[Photo Story] There’s nothing like Union Canal Tunnel Park on a brisk autumn day
It’s equal parts natural and historical, but it’s also entirely beautiful. Welcome to the Union Canal Tunnel Park.
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Leaf collection service for Lebanon city residents begins
The weekly service will continue until the first snowfall of the season or the week of December 7, whichever comes first.
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How Lebanon County has celebrated Halloween across the generations
Whether you call it Halloween, All Hallows’ Eve, or Holler Eve, as kids did over a century ago, October 31 has always been a night of merry-making, mischief, and masquerade in Lebanon.
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New used books and music store in Annville boasts thoughtful inventory and interesting stories
Salamander Books & Music and owner Michael Cantor might be new to the area, but their time-tested approach to doing business has always managed to draw in a community.
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[Photo Story] Autumn arrives full-fledged at Coleman Memorial Park
Coleman Memorial Park is as cozy as ever in these photos taken at the height of the fall season.
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[Photo Story] A morning of water and wildlife at Stoever’s Dam
Just northeast of the City of Lebanon proper lies 153 acres of water and woodland in the form of Stoever’s Dam Park. Here’s what LebTown saw on a recent excursion.
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[Photo Story] Brilliant blues and fiery fall colors on display at Swatara State Park
Swatara State Park is showing off all the beauty of the fall season right now. Here’s what LebTown captured on a recent trip to the park.