No matter how you plan on celebrating Star Wars Day, it’s worth noting that the Lebanon Valley has some connections to a galaxy far, far away.
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PA Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel has past, and future, in Lebanon County
Growing up since just one year old in Myerstown, Pennsylvania Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel sees Lebanon County as his home.
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Review: David Bohr’s “The Pride of Central” works even without background knowledge
Local author David Bohr’s first novel “The Pride of Central,” a baseball tale set here in Lebanon County, is an impressive entry into the genre.
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Having a great time in Myerstown: Don Brown and a lifetime of postcards
A native of Lebanon and current resident of Myerstown has dedicated his life to the promotion and education and research of picture post cards.
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Musician Olivia Farabaugh is making waves in Music City
Olivia Farabaugh has become a staple of the Central Pennsylvania music scene, but over the last few years she has started to make inroads in Music City.
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Local vet awarded France’s highest honor, US Ambassador takes note
At a ceremony held late last month, Henry W. Smith, a Lebanon native, received France’s highest honor for his service defending that country.
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Lebanon native Amelia Kuhn leads cystic fibrosis fundraising effort at St. Joseph’s
A Lebanon native led a fundraising effort at St. Joseph’s to support cystic fibrosis awareness and helped raise more than $40,000.
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Chad Ryland shares experience as freshman walk-on kicker for EMU
Cedar Crest grad Chad Ryland had no expectations coming into his freshman season at Eastern Michigan University—but if he had, there’s no doubt they would have been exceeded by what he’s achieved these last seven months.
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Local HAM radio operator Karl Messerschmidt found deceased at Middle Creek
A Myerstown man has been confirmed as deceased following his disappearance in mid March.
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State Commission for Women recognizes two local women for National Guard service
The Pennsylvania Commission for Women held a Female Veterans Day ceremony yesterday in which two Lebanon County women were among those recognized for their military service and selfless sacrifice to Pennsylvania and the nation.
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Scott Church finds success with new “American Photographer” podcast
Photographer Scott Church’s new podcast, ScottChurch American Photographer, is finding its audience.
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GoFundMe underway for Lebanon City firefighter injured in Delaware fire
A Lebanon City Fire Department firefighter is in critical but stable condition at Crozer-Chester Burn Center following injuries while combating a house fire in Mill Creek, DE.
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Lebanon area music teacher drains half-court shot to win Sixers tickets
A Lebanon Valley College graduate and Lebanon area music teacher won free Sixers season tickets today by draining a half-court shot.
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Founding couple of Van Winkle Opera Fudge dies within days of each other
One of Lebanon’s “sweetest” partnerships saw its conclusion today with the funeral service for Fred A. “Rip” and Nancy J. VanWinkle.
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Bill Haley, the WLBR DJ who helped Buddy Holly get his break
Today marks 60 years since the day the music died.