Most working local musicians have day jobs. And some grumble about them, wishing they could make a living doing what they really love. Annville’s Ffej Herb, though, has the best of both worlds.
People & Places
Myerstown singer Al Shade is country, proud and still going strong at age 95
Al Shade is proud to say he’s given his heart and soul to country music.
Cafe Panache reopens in North Cornwall Township with new chef, diners thrilled
After closing in May, the North Cornwall Township eatery Cafe Panache opened its doors again after a groundswell of support from patrons.
Annville Township manager Candie Johnson relishes chance to serve her hometown
Annville native Candie Johnson has spent her career in local government, but her latest position is a capstone in so many ways.
Mural helps artist and hopefully others housed at county correctional facility
Artist finds painting to be therapeutic and hopes her craft is comforting to inmates and staff at the Lebanon County Correctional Facility.
Cavalry squadron takes training to new heights at Boxcar Rocks
Soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division faced new heights in a rappel training session at Boxcar Rocks, a distinctive formation in northern Lebanon County, on June 13.
Chuck Musser’s musical legacy lives on via Music in the Park
Chuck Musser, the late director of Music in the Park who brought gospel music to Coleman Memorial Park for over 30 years, left a lasting legacy on the program, which continues to thrive and adjust despite challenges and changes brought about by his passing.
Coleman Memorial Park hosts 9th annual Spinstock Flow Arts Festival
The ninth iteration of the Spinstock Flow Arts Festival brought a rush of color, rhythm, and magic to Coleman Memorial Park on Saturday, June 10, with this year’s event being one of the biggest and most dynamic to date.
Wandering Woodsman works to document the Union Canal in video
Local man is determined to create video series commemorating the history of the 82-mile Union Canal.
Steve Todd Davies retires after 45-year DJ career, last 38 in the Lebanon Valley
With the final words, “Thanks for listening,” Steve Todd Davies dropped the mic Friday on a radio career that spanned 45 years, the past 38 at the same station in the Lebanon Valley.
God only knows if Sister Margaret will be the last nun to serve in Lebanon County
Sister Margaret Bender, possibly the last nun to serve in Lebanon County, reflects on her life’s journey, the declining number of nuns, and the importance of understanding religious roles in the community.
4 generations of Mohns have served Jonestown’s Perseverance Fire Company
The Mohn family has a combined 160 years of service of the nearly 220 years that Perseverance Fire Company has existed.
Here’s how the LDN covered new PSU men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades while he was a standout player at LVC
Mike Rhoades, LVC Class of 1995, was officially named as head coach of the Penn State men’s basketball team at a University Park press conference on Thursday, March 30.
Dana Lape identifies himself as man behind Lebanon’s famous Bologna Drop
Dana Lape says that, in 1994, he called Don Bowman, the host of WLBR’s RadioTalk at the time, and told him his idea of a bologna drop.
Retirement of 47-year employee celebrated with visit by Jim Boscov
For a majority of her 47-plus years as a Boscov’s employee, Deb Drum has worked as a cosmetic consultant helping ensure customers look their best on the outside. But more importantly, she’s also helped many of her clients be their best on the inside by simply lending a sympathetic ear.