Be prepared to experience a chilling adventure when you visit Schaefferstown’s carnival grounds this Halloween season. The area at the corner of Locust and West Oak streets in Schaefferstown has morphed into The Haunt, an immersive haunted attraction.
Rochelle Shenk
Rochelle A. Shenk is a writer with over two decades experience. Her work appears in regional business publications and lifestyle magazines as well as area newspapers. She writes about business and municipal sectors as well as arts and entertainment, human interest features, and travel and tourism.
Rochelle has interviewed notable figures such as NASCAR driver Kyle Petty, artist P. Buckley Moss and the late Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll. She also interviewed the late Helen Thomas, a groundbreaking journalist who was a member of the White House press corps covering the administrations of 10 presidents and one of the first female members of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
A lifelong central Pennsylvania resident, Rochelle served as the president of the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications and was on the board of the Ad Club of Central Pennsylvania.
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Lebanon Indoor Archery opens with several indoor ranges available
What was a hobby for Forrest Hoffert is now a business. Lebanon Indoor Archery and Supplies at 2 E. Lehman St. Suite 1, Lebanon was inspired by Hoffert’s long-time love of the sport. It opened June 2 and offers archery supplies and several types of indoor ranges.
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Aguero Family Outlet features overstock items and a family focus
Aguero Family Outlet, a retailer offering overstock items at discounted prices, opened at 840 Chestnut Street, Lebanon about a year-and-a-half ago.
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Keller Bros. hosts car show Sept. 18 as part of centennial celebration
Car enthusiasts may want to head out to Keller Bros. Ford Saturday for a car show. The free event, which will feature a variety of vehicles, will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. at the dealership, 1030 Shaeffer Rd., Lebanon.
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More on Chamber’s move to larger space, relocation planned for mid-October
An open house has not yet been set, but Karen Groh, the Chamber’s president and CEO, said it will most likely be sometime in November.
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Lebanon Valley Chamber collaborates with 3 Lancaster County chambers for Chamberpalooza
The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce and three Lancaster County chambers — Manheim, Elizabethtown and Northern Lancaster County — will host a members-only event, Chamberpalooza, from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23.
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Zinn Insurance unveils new Lebanon location, new logo
Zinn Insurance is relocating its Lebanon office to a larger facility. In conjunction with the relocation, the insurance agency also unveiled a new logo.
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New executive director for Girls on the Run of Lancaster and Lebanon
Kathryn “Katie” Sandoe will transition from board chair to executive director of Girls on the Run of Lancaster and Lebanon Sept. 1.
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Council on the Arts, Suicide Prevention Task Force collaborate on city park mural
Artist Aurelis Figueroa, who serves on the LVCOA’s board, worked with participants during a two-week summer mosaic camp to create the mural.
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Little Bee’s Preschool opens in Myerstown
Little Bee’s Preschool has opened its doors at 101 South Railroad Street, Myerstown. It is located in a 715-square-foot space on the top floor of Myerstown’s Community Center.
Posted inHistory
Lebanon native helped design Starship Enterprise
The Lebanon area has a connection to the original Star Trek series—the late Walter Matthews “Matt” Jeffries” designed the studio model of the Starship Enterprise, a.k.a. U.S.S. Enterprise.
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Green Education Foundation’s donation station at Lebanon Valley Mall — sustainability in action
The GEF collection station differs from other stations in several ways, but perhaps the most noticeable difference is the solar panels.
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Sale of HACC downtown building to City of Lebanon is complete
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, finalized the sale of its Lebanon campus building to the City of Lebanon June 29. The sale price of the 65,000-square-foot three-story building at 735 Cumberland Street, Lebanon is $2.2 million.
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Isaac’s Brewhouse coming to North Cornwall Commons
Mike Weaver, Isaac’s president & CEO, said the 4,300-square-foot restaurant will be the first Isaac’s in Lebanon County.
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Tony’s Mining Company: Long-time owner reflects; new owners discuss future
Jean Kotkas literally grew up at Tony’s Mining Company. The 66-year-old is the daughter of the founder of the iconic restaurant, Anthony Cek. In late May Kotkas sold the Cornwall restaurant to Jennifer and Steve Bushey, who plan to re-open it on or before Aug. 1.