#LovinLebanon Podcast

The care of our seniors has taken on a variety of challenges over the last year or so. Because this portion of the population has been most at risk for contracting the coronavirus, stress and isolation have increased. For Episode 34 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, Homewood Health Campus Community Services Representative Susan McCollum talks about that stress, but also the support Homewood has received from the people of Boone County. Find out why Homewood's "Where Family Comes to Live" tagline means so much to her, as well as other members of campus staff.

 McCollum also shares how technology, and creative programming have added to the life enjoyment of Homewood residents, and those who consider them "family."

Country music singer songwriter Chase Wright is going for it. Chase has big dreams, and he has moved to Nashville, Tennessee to make them a reality. Those dreams are playing out for this young man from Lebanon.

In Episode 33 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, Chase talks about the journey from Lebanon, to DePauw, to Nashville, and what it was like to release his first track...in the midst of a pandemic. Listen as he talks about the inspiration for his music, and when you can expect to hear his next new track!

Longtime Lebanon resident, Russell "Doc" Hardin is full of stories. He has plenty, being 100 years old...and counting. During Episode 32 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, "Doc" recounts growing up during the Great Depression, turning down professional football to become a veterinarian, and that time he tended to a circus kangaroo!

Listen, as the details of the stories "Doc" tells are as sharp as his wit. He recalls the humble beginnings of his first veterinary office in Lebanon, and what the community has meant to him during all these years. 

The word "Shalom" has many meanings, but words like: incredible, outstanding, and transformational are ones that describe what The Lebanon Shalom House has meant to the Lebanon community. What began with five people with a desire to help others, has grown into a service that is feeding the community, and encouraging the spirit. 

Shalom House Executive Director Lisa Williams, and Board President Michele Thomas stop by for Episode 31 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. Lisa and Michele share their respective reasons for getting involved with the organization, and how they've seen it benefit the lives of others. Williams and Thomas share the continued need for volunteers, and how you can get involved.

As our city continues to grow, the need for additional city staff also increases. As we begin 2021, we would like to introduce you to Scott Calvert, Skip Hart, and Matt Reynolds. Skip and Matt are both new additions to the city's Planning Department. Scott has been added to the Engineering Department. 

In this episode of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, we get to know all three gentleman, including what duties they perform as part of their respective jobs, and what they like to do in their spare time.

Please enjoy Episode 30 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast! 

That Sports Bar has certainly made a name for itself in its two years of Lebanon existence. The owner of "TSB," Danielle Hoffman says, the bar's recipe for success is developing a environment where visitors feel welcome. Hoffman says the friendly feel of the community helped save the bar during the uncertainty of a pandemic.

Danielle joins the #LovinLebanon Podcast to chat about what brought her to Lebanon, Indiana, and why she can't wait for That Sports Bar's St. Patrick's Day Party of March 13th, and why she says TSB's pizza is the best in the city!!!

2020 has been....unique(to say the least). This year has been challenging for all of us, but many in our community have been hit harder than others. One of the great things about Lebanon, is the city's willingness to step up to help those in need. This podcast episode shares a way that we can help make the holidays bright for local families.

Lebanon Rock Church Pastor Matt Skiles joins the podcast to share how COVID-19 affected the church's "Community ThanksGiving Dinner," as well as the toll the pandemic is taking on the city's Toys for Tots Community Toy Drive. This effort needs our support, to ensure those in need are able to have a Merry Christmas, and end 2020 on a positive note.

Will you help?

 New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the church(504 East Elm Street, Lebanon, IN 46052) from 9am-2pm daily.

Temperatures, on average, are dropping and winter is nearly upon us. For the Lebanon Street Department that means transitioning equipment from leaves and brush - to snow removal.

Street Superintendent David Newell joins the podcast, to give a street level perspective on this time of year...as well as pass along some tips everyone can utilize when we see plow trucks out and about.

David also shares an update on some upcoming crosswalk work, and a possible new location for the Street Department.

Some remember the building at 320 East Main Street as the "Faucet & Flame Building." Others call it the "Botanica Building." Lebanon resident, and new building owner Mindy Spaulding, is hoping Lebanon residents and visitors will know it as Just Us. What began as a conversation as a family during Thanksgiving of 2019, is becoming a reality --> with an aspiration of opening by Christmas!

On this COVID-19 Special Report of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, Mindy talks about all the great services that the shop will offer, as well as how she wants customers to feel when they walk through the door!

Patrick Klooz's dream is coming true. From humble beginnings, making brews in his garage for friends, is becoming a downtown Lebanon reality. Patrick sits down and chats about the process, and his excitement for opening up a brewery and public house that is family-friendly.