#LovinLebanon Podcast

It's October 1st, the beginning of the spookiest season of the year! Jayne Mathews-Sheets, Greg Woods, and Brian Benton from Fright Forest join us to get us ready for their annual event out a the Boone County Fairgrounds. There's something for Halloween fans of all ages!  More info on Fright Forest: https://www.frightforest.com/  

The ribbon has been officially cut on Gaylor Electric's facility along Indianapolis Avenue. The #LovinLebanon Podcast goes on location to chat with company CEO Chuck Goodrich. Learn about the building rehab effort, and how Gaylor Electric is partnering with the ABC Prep Academy, and with area schools to provide an opportunity for students. Learn more and contact Gaylor Electric:  https://www.gaylo...

With the school year in full swing, we thought it was a good time to check in with Superintendent Dr. Jon Milleman. Lebanon Community School Corporation recently held its State of the School address - filled with exciting updates to every campus in the corporation. Dr. Jon details these projects, and so much more from LCSC, in Episode 182 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast! More State of the School Info...

The Back to the Fifites Festival is turning 30! To help us celebrate three decades of poodle skirts (and so much more), four of the event organizers join us for Episode 181 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. We recap humble beginnings, and look to how the event might be changing in years to come. To learn more about the Back to the Fifties Festival - click the link: https://www.fiftiesfestival.com/  

The Cabin Couseling & Resource Center along Monument Drive continues to thrive in Lebanon. A quartet of Cabin counselors stop by, including a couple of new additions to the team. Learn about the continued growth and communitywide resources that are being offered. Contact The Cabin: Website: https://www.thecabin.org/ Phone: (765)859-3110

Savvy Sliders Opening in Lebanon - Wednesday, August 28th. The restaurant is located along Lebanon Street/State Road 39. Click the link to view the menu! https://www.savvysliders.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GeekTown_Vert_Menu_NoPrices-SM.pdf  

It's always an....interesting time when Deputy Planning Director Derek Warren stops by to record a #LovinLebanon Podcast episode. This time around, Derek shares the details behind the new wayfinding signs that have been added throughout the city. He's also asking for your help - what to do with the former Street Garage along Lafayette Avenue. A new park? Skate park? Another citywide water feature?...

One of Lebanon's most heavily traveled east/west roads is getting an upgrade, and if you've driven on Anderson Lane lately you know it's needed. To help update the work that is planned, we bring in City Engineer Kevin Krulik. Kevin breaks down the updates, and passes along the completion timeline. Kevin also gives the latest on Stone Eater Bike Park. It's nearly complete, and almost open for bikin...

Episode 176 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast has a little bit of everything. C. Shane Conner from ATEC Electrical Contractors joins us. They do a lot of work with the NFL and in the auto racing world, too. In this episode we cover where Shane's business began, why he's expanding into the former Bottom's Up establishment, what it was like to buy Joe Montana breakfast.....and why a certain famous like f...

Lebanon City Councilman Mike Kincaid has stories...and he shares several of them on Episode 175 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast.  From growing up as a Lebanon kid with a paper route, to opening up a fitness center, to a world karate championship, to attempting to meet Chuck Norris - Mike shares the stories. See Mike's Indiana's Own Segment : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duCUmyvWBjE  

Episode 174 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast is on location...from the third floor of Samson Historical in downtown Lebanon. Casey, Abbie, and Payton Samson take a break from their busy travels to join us. The family shares where the love of leatherworking began...and what the company has planned next. Visit the Samson Historical website to learn more!  https://www.samsonhistorical.com/  

If you didn't know already, BIG changes are coming to the BIG Ten athletic conference, now with 18 member schools. What does this mean for Purdue, IU, and the rest of the "old guard?" In Episode 173 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, ESPN host Matt Schick joins us to give us his perspective. Matt is a play-by-play man, a radio host...and was Joe's boss in central Nebraska more than a decade ago. Matt s...

For Episode 172 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, a challenging, but important topic to have with young people - the use of alcohol. An upcoming event, held by MADD, hosted at the library will provide pointers on how to have an intentional conversation with young people. In this episode, Denise Niblick previews Pizza & Prevention, the Power of Parents...right now. Important links: Pizza and Prevention...

The 4th of July is just a couple of days away, and if you hadn't heard...a rather large parade is held in Lebanon. The holiday festivities are so numerous...the fun begins in June! A couple of the hard working organizers, Michael Reynolds and Debbie Ottinger, join us for episode 171. A lot of effort goes into putting it all together, and the pair shares why it's a willing labor of love for the com...

Have you seen the circular stickers near storm drains around the city? They're the ones that say "Flows to waterways." In episode 170 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, we dive deeper into the topic with MS4 Coordinator Scott Calvert. Scott highlights issues he's seeing with grass clippings, dirt, and even paint winding up in the area drains - causing significant issues in local waterways. He also shar...

Lebanon's water supply. Talk about a hot-button and dare I say "fluid" issue. It's the topic of Episode 169 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast with Mayor Matt Gentry.  Posts...and opinions continue to be frequently shared via social media, and Mayor Gentry helps separate fact from opinion. Where does Lebanon stand on water? What's the process? Mayor Gentry shares the latest.  

The market season has begun! The first Lebanon City Market Tuesday starts today! To help get us geared up with what we can expect this year is Lebanon City Market Manager Sarah Burns.  Sarah shares details on market setup, info on junior market experiences, and how you can get involved. Visit LCM's Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/LebanonCityMarket  

Summer is here, and for youngsters it doesn't get any better than the Kenworthy Summer Reading Kickoff. The event takes place on June 3rd and Beau Cunnyngham and Jessie Fleming join us on Episode 167 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast to get us ready. Visit the Lebanon Public Library's website to learn more! https://leblib.org/  

Buildings are going "vertical" on the campus of Eli Lilly. A lot has happened, and is happening - but believe it or not, the project is only 2% complete.  Todd Dando and Jeff Wagner from Fluor Corporation join us for Episode 166 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. Fluor is doing the construction and Jeff and Todd share an update on the progress. 450 employees are on-site, with nearly triple that number...

After some small technical difficulties LHS Senior Communications Intern Anna Hale is taking the host stand once again. This time around Anna is joined by LHS Senior Vaughn Royal where they discuss his presidential dreams, his future plans, his personal experiences as the Andreoli Law Intern, and finally some helpful tips and tricks for surviving senior year! Visit Anna's webpage (that she created...

Celebrating collaboration...that's the over-arching theme of Episode 165 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. On this installment, Kim Newnam from the Witham Family YMCA and Anita Bowen from Boone County Senior Services, Inc. join us. The two entities have partnered on several different events...including the recent Total Eclipse. They share what makes the relationship so special, and now the two entitie...

Alex Smith and Parker Lewis are young men who are stepping into new roles within the City of Lebanon. In Episode 164 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, both guys share news of new roles they now have, within the MS4 Department, and the Department of Public Works. Each share their reasons for city dedication, and their goals for the future.

In Episode 163 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast we chat about a variety of topics with Boone County Solid Waste Management District Executive Director Jennifer Lawrence. Earth Day was yesterday, but there are still events going on right now.  Tox Drop is this weekend. Find out what toxic items you can drop off free of charge, and which ones that'll cost you. We also recap this year's citywide clean-up...

Whether it's a mohawk, a classic fade...or even a mullet, these styles and more are available at Vintage Barber Shop. We are "on location" for this episode of the podcast. In the episode, owner Jim Quellhorst shares how he became a barber, and what led him to open his shop in the Parkside Plaza a year and a half ago. Walk-ins welcome! You can also call or text (765)894-6958. Have an idea for an ep...

We are still riding high from the 2024 Total Eclipse that took place on April 8th. So many emotions are still being felt throughout the community. A couple with arguably the best view in the area join us for episode 161 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. Mike and Makada Love are involved in astrophotography and they captured some breathtaking images.  Mike & Makada recap the eclipse experience, highlig...