#LovinLebanon Podcast

It's a bittersweet episode, as the CSM crew (Chris Hill, Sam Hornbecker, and Mallory Hayden) says so long...for now. In this episode, the trio recaps their respective senior years, reflect on their City of Lebanon intership, and look ahead to the next chapter. We wish Mallory, Sam, and Chris the very best...and hope they keep in touch. 

Downtown Lebanon is the place to be for wanna be detectives on May 1st & 2nd. This year's Ladies Weekend is jam-packed with fun events and Heart of Lebanon Event Coordinator Sarah Howell previews them all. Sarah also shares info on the city's first Music on the Plaza event set for May 8th...a celebration of the Greatest Specticle in Racing! Episode 246 of The #LovinLebanon Podcast - starts now! Ge...

Tune in to the lastest episode of the CSM Podcast as we are joined by Community Relations and Communications Manager Jeff Wagner. In this segment we cover topics concerning Flour Construction and their progress on the Lilly project being built right here in Lebanon. Join us as we discuss the behind the scenes of Fluor Construction, saftey proceedures, work force managment, and what is takes to cre...

It's almost golf cart season in our community, and we've got some important info – before you get behind the wheel. Major Scott Hood with our Lebanon Police Department stops by to detail the new inspection and registration process. What you need to know is right here – on episode 245 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast…and it starts – right now!   Schedule your golf cart inspection scheduled by clicking...

The City of Lebanon interns have taken over the podcast airwaves!! Lebanon High School seniors Chris Hill & Sam Hornbecker are teaming up with Western Boone senior Mallory Hayden to create: The CSM Podcast! In their first episode, the trio interviews WeBo senior Jaden Latham. The four seniors talk basketball sectionals, senior year, and plans after high school. Stay tuned for more CSM episodes!

The weather will....eventually warm up. When that happens, our Department of Public Works will be out patching potholes, with a new piece of machinery.  DPW Street Superintendent Alex Smith joins us for episode 244 to talk more about the "Green Machine" and how it will improve pothole patching performance. Alex also gives an update on new street signs as well as Brush Week details...on episode 244...

We're on location for episode 243 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast…at the Four Finger Distillery Gathering House. Did you know you can find: a coffee shop, an outstanding restaurant, a fun live-music venue, and award-winning-spirits   --- all under one roof!?? We chat about it all, on this episode of the LovinLebanon Podcast!   4 Finger Distillery:  https://www.facebook.com/FourFingerLebanon Gathering...

Anyone else excited about a new park, set to be added on the west side of our city? Well, that's what's planned for the former Street Department location along Lafayette Avenue. City Engineer Kevin Krulik is our guest. Kevin outlines the potential features of this new park, and how sidewalks to connect the park with neighboring communities is also in the works. Episode 242 of the #LovinLebanon Pod...

Some exciting new rest, recovery, and overall wellness measures are headed to Lebanon! Regenerate Wellness is opening up its doors this week in the former Shoe Carnival location on the city's north side. The company's owner, Andy Robison, is our guest. In episode 241 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, find out how Andy's experience dealing with an injury inspired him to want to help others.  To get mor...

It's easily the biggest and most controversial topic being chatted about in Lebanon – water. To help clear up some of the information circling our community, Mayor Gentry, Lebanon Utilities General Manager Ed Basquil, and Water/Wastewater Operations Manager Ryan Ottinger join us. Get the latest information on the city's current water situation – in this episode! Lebanon Utilities has added all its...

We just love sharing stories of the growth of our community, and that's what episode 239 of our #LovinLebanon Podcast is all about.  Meghan Farris, the owner of Farris Wheel Music joins us. The business has outgrown its space, and will soon be expanding into a larger downtown location. Meghan details the journey...and shares the fun things in store...in her new store. Farris Wheel Music website: ...

On Saturday, January 24th from 4 to 7, Pinewood Derby cars will be racing down the track...all while raising money for local scouts. This event is open to the public, and racers of all ages are encouraged to attend...loaner derby cars are available! Max Mendenhall and Denise Niblick join us for Episode 238 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, to get us geared up for the event, and to share the benefits o...

Welcome to the first #LovinLebanon Podcast episode of 2026! We get things rolling with three different attractions taking place downtown. Heart of Lebanon Event Coordinator Sarah Howell gives us all the info surrounding Lebanon Winter Market, the downtown Mocktail Stroll, and the NCAA Fan Jam.  The organization has another jam-packed year planned - details are coming right up, on episode 237 of th...

Headed our way, in just one day, is a first for our city. Lebanon FIRSTgiving. This gathering is set for the evening of November 19th and features a lot of free, fun activities for you and your family! Carrie Boyne with the City Planning & Zoning Office, along with Lebanon Police Officer Cody Hollingsworth join us to share all the details.  The fun isn't tied just to the 19th either, Cody & Carrie...

Lebanon Senior Sam Hornbecker intervews some of the cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Performance showtimes : Friday, 11/14 - 7pm Saturday, 11/15 - 7pm Sunday, 11/16 - 2pm Get Tickets: https://lebtix.us/LHS/jospeh/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN7LzFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzUEl5WWRlTnFPcmp4VUlKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrwsnGfdrI9SHfoFV733rXw59VYFQffC1rsnb4UQkYVOPuwaOy1ihd_6B5Fh...

Our city's 1830 Chophouse is celebrating five years in business. Shawn Sublette and Brady Martin join us to recap the journey. What began during downtown renovation is now a downtown Lebanon destination!  What does the future hold...and how can you get your tastebuds around some of the Chophouse's famous bread pudding.  The answer lies in Episode 235 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast! 1830 Chophouse We...

The temperatures, and leaves are falling...and that means snow isn't far behind. In episode 234 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, a couple young guns from the Lebanon Department of Public Works stop by. Matthew Coddington and Alex Smith join us, to talk streets and storm water. Get details on the new leaf pickup schedule, and how to keep tabs on snowplow trucks in the winter. Link for snowplow trackin...

A pair of great citywide events are set for October 25th. We discuss both Mischief on Meridian and Pumpkins in the Park on Episode 233 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. Sarah Howell with The Heart of Lebanon, and Allyson Morton with the Parks Department stop by to give us all the details.  Keep those calendars free to these two great events...happening in our City!   More about Mischief on Meridian: h...

It's time for our regular progress update on the Lilly Lebanon Project. Jeff Wagner from Fluor Corporation and Rae Hostetler from Hostetler PR join us. Rae and Jeff pass along project updates, including the details of a second shift set to begin on site. Jeff and Rae also recap Fluor Corporation's participation in this year's Battle of the BBQ event, and the give back effort scheduled for the holi...

Hot off the presses, it's Episode 231. We're dropping this episode just after Ladder 213 was pushed into service. Lebanon Fire Chief Chuck Batts joins us to give us the backstory on why pushing a truck into service is significant. Chief Batts also recaps last week's groundbreaking of Station 213. He shares why the station was needed, and how it will benefit our community in more ways than one.  

We've got a first timer here on episode 230 of The #LovinLebanon Podcast. While it's Lebanon senior Sam Hornbecker's first time behind the podcast mic...it won't be his last. The City's communication intern shares his thoughts on the school corporation's internship program - and what the opportunity has meant for him, and his classmates. As a member of the football team, we couldn't resist the cha...

We're talking insects and other critters on episode 229 of The #LovinLebanon Podcast. Jaclyn Ricci is our guest. Jaclyn is the Founder & CEO of LadyBug Pest & Wildlife Control. Find out how this journey into the pest removal space got going...and how it's grown over the past six years. What's the most...unique call LadyBug has ever received? Jaclyn tells us! Ricci also gives us a few preventative...

It's a movie song that's easily recognizable....The Godfather. When you've got the godfathers of U-Stock on your podcast, only this song will do. Randy Francis, Jeff Godby, and David Lewis join us for episode 228. The trio just wrapped up the 9 th …and largest U-stock yet! With a thousand or so people attending…and $18,000 raised for charitable purposes. Find out how this event got started, and wh...

Episode 227 of The #LovinLebanon Podcast recaps a monumental week of citywide news. Parkview Health is moving in, and the Meta project is moving forward. Director of Planning & Zoning Ben Bontrager is our guest. Ben sheds light on these two projects and updates developments around the Farmers Bank Fieldhouse and new neighborhood growth as well. This episode is packed with important information. Mo...

A continued love of cars, and what makes them go, has been fueling Scott's Garage for decades...and now three generations. Scott & Wendy Bean join us from their Coombs Street location for episode 226 of The #LovinLebanon Podcast.  Scott's Garage is getting close to its 10 year anniversary on Coombs location...and gearing up for its third expansion. Learn more about this family affair, and what's p...