Lexi Gonzalez, Author at LebTown

Lebanon County Girl Scout named member of 2024 Gold Award class

Lexi Gonzalez — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:15:00 +0000

A Cedar Crest High School senior who has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten is celebrating earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Cleona Coffee Roasters keeps growing, with more expansions coming in 2024

Lexi Gonzalez — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

So what exactly — other than a cup of coffee — keeps Matt Zechman running? Sharing a good one with members of his community.

Lebanon business owner creates free, video game-themed trading card game

Lexi Gonzalez — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:15:00 +0000

A new trading card game has come to Lebanon County, and interested locals have the chance to test it out.

Downtown Lebanon announces 27th annual New Year’s Eve Bologna Drop

Lexi Gonzalez — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Lebanon County will welcome the new year with a more-than-two-and-a-half-decade tradition centered on a much-loved locally smoked meat.

Owner of Salamander Books and Music publishes cloud-themed meditative book

Lexi Gonzalez — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:15:00 +0000

Lebanon business owner and magician Michael Cantor published Looking Up: The Language of Magic, Part 1 in August 2023.

Celebrate! Annville will ring in first holiday season as FOOA subcommittee

Lexi Gonzalez — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Celebrate! Annville will ring in its first holiday season by putting up holiday decorations in Annville and hosting several festive events.

Historic Schaefferstown to hold 19th annual Christkindlmarkt event

Lexi Gonzalez — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:15:00 +0000

Historic Schaefferstown will hold Christkindlmarkt on Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9, at Saint Paul's United Church of Christ.

Isaac Meier Homestead to glow by candlelight for Kerzenlicht Nacht

Lexi Gonzalez — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:30:00 +0000

The Isaac Meier Homestead will host Kerzenlicht Nacht, or Candlelight Night, at the homestead on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Christmas on the Square to spread holiday cheer for second year

Lexi Gonzalez — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Christmas on the Square will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, in the parking lot between The Franklin House and the Brendle Museum.

CLA to hold 47th annual holiday parade, expecting to attract 10,000 people

Lexi Gonzalez — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:15:00 +0000

Greg Bracale, president of the Community of Lebanon Association, spoke with LebTown about the upcoming festivities.

Long-awaited Heidelberg Township playground now complete

Lexi Gonzalez — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Heidelberg Township recently completed a new playground on its municipal property between two baseball fields and beside a pavilion.

Lebanon native’s photo of SCI Cresson wins first place at Art of the State 2023

Lexi Gonzalez — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:15:00 +0000

Lebanon County native Michael Hower was awarded the first prize in photography/digital media of Art of the State 2023 for Transparency.

Penn State Extension of Lebanon County welcomes its second 4-H educator

Lexi Gonzalez — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Penn State Extension Lebanon County recently welcomed Julie Weaver as its second 4-H educator.

Annville Free Library opens addition, begins renovations on original building

Lexi Gonzalez — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Dee Neff, Carolyn Scott, and Frank Yeager discussed the progress of the Annville Free Library's $4.5 million expansion project.

Isaac Meier Homestead to host its annual country fair this Saturday

Lexi Gonzalez — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:15:00 +0000

Michelle Voydik, president of the Isaac Meier Homestead, spoke with LebTown about the fair, which serves as their sole fundraiser.

Lebanon superintendent Arthur Abrom dies after nine-year battle with cancer

Tom Knapp and Lexi Gonzalez — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Dr. Arthur Abrom, superintendent of Lebanon School District.

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[Photo Story]: Risser-Marvel Farm Market corn maze opens for season

Lexi Gonzalez and William Trostel — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:45:00 +0000

The Risser-Marvel Farm Market corn maze will open for the season this week, weather dependent.

North Cornwall zoning board approves Keystone ReLeaf LLC’s appeal request

Lexi Gonzalez — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:15:00 +0000

This decision will allow a medical marijuana dispensary to operate by special exception at the proposed site, 1600 W. Cumberland St.

Grand opening of Friendly Family Outlet, formerly Aguero Family Outlet, this Friday

Lexi Gonzalez — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Married couple and business partners Amy and Chris Beiler will cut the ribbon to Friendly Family Outlet at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15.

Schaefferstown Fall Harvest Fair, Early American Craft Show set for the weekend

Lexi Gonzalez — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The two-day event on the historic property will feature live demonstrations, folk music and art, apple cider pressed on-site, and more.

CLA Music & Brew Fest is ‘first stop’ on Visit Lebanon Valley’s Fall Libations Trail

Lexi Gonzalez — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:45:00 +0000

The six-hour event this Saturday, Sept. 16 at Coleman Memorial Park will host every Lebanon County brewery and a line-up of local musicians.

‘Sell your bike and chase your dream’: Man’s journey to become business owner

Lexi Gonzalez — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Jazzie Battle shared his journey from having $6 to his name to having two businesses: Poncho's Backyard Grubbin' and Rome's Rentals.

49th Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show lauded as anticipation for ‘Year of the Arts’ rises

Lexi Gonzalez — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:15:00 +0000

The art show attracted over 200 artists and 10,000 visitors from near and far to celebrate creative expression and craftsmanship.

One hundred-foot boardwalk extension at Gov. Dick creates ADA-compliant loop

Lexi Gonzalez — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Before the ADA-compliant loop existed, visitors would reach the end of the boardwalk and would need to backtrack.

Habitat for Humanity dedicates home in North Cornwall Township Saturday

Lexi Gonzalez — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:45:00 +0000

On Saturday, July 29, LLHFH dedicated 1824 Chestnut St., and Noemi Rymer and her family moved into the home the same day.

2023 Lebanon Area Fair Queen crowned; new organizers give program a makeover

Lexi Gonzalez — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:15:00 +0000

Chloe Bomgardner crowned Kylee Williams as 2023 Alternate Lebanon Area Fair Queen and Madison Copenhaver as 2023 Lebanon Area Fair Queen.

2023 Lebanon Area Fair is officially open

Lexi Gonzalez — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:45:00 +0000

This year's fair was bustling with thousands of fairgoers, hundreds of volunteers and exhibitors, and dozens of vendors on its opening day.

Committees work throughout the year to make the Lebanon Area Fair possible

Lexi Gonzalez — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:15:00 +0000

With the 2023 Lebanon Area Fair just days away, Michelle Kaufman and Jodi Dresch share their experiences of serving on its committees.

How two nonprofits behind Lebanon County’s award-winning fair work together to make it a success every year

Lexi Gonzalez — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:45:00 +0000

Siegel and Kerwin shared how the Lebanon Area Fair and the Lebanon Expo Center work together to make the fair a success every year.

Council on the Arts to beautify South Hills Park with sixth mosaic mural

Lexi Gonzalez — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:15:00 +0000

Members of the public are invited to help continue the annual tradition that aims to beautify public spaces and deter graffiti.

Pastor’s self-published book on ‘people of integrity’ gets national publisher

Lexi Gonzalez — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Shuey spoke with LebTown about the inspiration behind the book, the process of writing it, and how readers can get their hands on it.

Sweep the Streets returning to Coleman park for 16th annual 5-on-5 tournament

Lexi Gonzalez — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:15:00 +0000

George "Gzo" Rodriguez, co-founder of Sweep the Streets, shared with LebTown what competitors and spectators alike can look forward to this August.

North Cornwall planning commission okays no right-turn lane for Chick-fil-A

Lexi Gonzalez — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:30:00 +0000

The commission unanimously voted to recommend the board of supervisors move forward with the plan without reconstructing the right-turn taper along the south lane of Quentin Road into a right-turn lane.

Fifth-generation farming family speaks to importance of youth ag competitions; Lebanon Area Fair deadline to enter

Lexi Gonzalez — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:15:00 +0000

As the entry deadline approaches, Lori Voight shared how youth ag competitions can positively impact youth, their families, and their communities.

7th Street Bar & Grill opens under new management in former Justine’s building

Lexi Gonzalez — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

7th Street Bar & Grill is set to open to the public on Monday, June 26. The bar and restaurant soft-launched on Wednesday, June 21.

Commissioners thank Carol Davies for 32 years of service, approve contracts

Lexi Gonzalez — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:30:00 +0000

At their June 15 meeting, the commissioners thanked Carol Davies, administrator of AAA, for more than three decades of service.

Friends of Old Annville to hold 34th Historic Old Annville Day this Saturday

Lexi Gonzalez — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:15:00 +0000

West Main Street in Annville will bustle with an anticipated 6,000 to 8,000 people, 150 vendors, and two stages with live music.

Family of student battling stage four brain tumor gives update and thanks

Lexi Gonzalez — Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

"He's here. We [are] still here, fighting," Sarai Millan, Jariel Hiraldo's mother, said. "It's just the beginning."

Internal migration, teenage parenthood, addiction: Business owner shares story

Lexi Gonzalez — Wed, 24 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Jesús A. Rivera, owner of Rivera's Auto Spa LLC, sat down with LebTown and shared how he got to where he is today.

Mackenzie Thomas crowned 2023-2024 Lebanon County Dairy Princess

Lexi Gonzalez — Mon, 15 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

The Lebanon County Dairy Promotion Program held its 51st annual Lebanon County Dairy Princess coronation on the evening of May 6.