#LovinLebanon Podcast

Well, here's a first. Lebanon's first ever Colonial Market Days & Encampment will be held on June 8th & 9th. This fair, set in the 18th century has something for everyone. Great live reenactments, featuring horses headline the event. Other great attractions include: jugglers, street performers, magic, and colonial merchants.

In Episode 5, one of the event's organizers, Abbie Samson, stops by to preview Colonial Market Days, but to also give a behind-the-scenes look inside Samson Family Leather. Casey and Abbie Samson operate the custom leather shop, located at 119 North Meridian Street. It's been a family owned business for three generations.

Colonial Market Days Event website: https://colonialmarketdays.com/?fbclid=IwAR3ga5A7aPRf0sVj-jvXbp63tF4k173RPuVIwBK3kYMzxwwc3zwZYyftOmg

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/colonialmarketdays/

Maggie Delaney Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e94BVU4QLo

Samson Historical: https://www.samsonhistorical.com/

Lebanon's trail system, and its preservation of the city's historic fabric were just a couple of the topics discussed on Episode 4 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. City of Lebanon Deputy Planning Director Derek Warren provided an in-depth look into the growth of the city's Big 4 Trail, and outlined the importance of preserving the city's most historic structures. 

To submit any questions, or if you'd like to be a guest on the #LovinLebanon Podcast, please email: [email protected]  

The Lebanon Public Library is an absolute gem. It is a frequently visited destination for both locals and visitors. It has something for everyone! Patron Services Librarian Nicole Wethington sits down for Episode #3, to discuss many of the great things the library has to offer, including this year's Summer Street Fair, taking place on June 3rd. 

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Code Enforcement, oh boy, talk about a touchy subject. To add to it, the job of Code Enforcement Officer is one of the most difficult gigs in the City of Lebanon. Code Enforcement officials enforce behaviors that violate city code, and as you can imagine, things can get heated.

Makada Love and Lauren Gillingham have been given the difficult task of responding to and addressing complaints within the city.

Find out just how tough their job is, in Episode 2 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. 

For the first episode in the #LovinLebanon Podcast series, Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry joins the program. Topics of the podcast include: downtown construction, The Big 4 Trail, the Lebanon Dog Park, the city's Splash Pad, business attraction, Purdue Athletics, and the family dog, "Olive."

Have comments about the podcast or questions for the mayor? Send a message to [email protected] or visit the city's website, at www.Lebanon.IN.gov

Hello, greetings, and welcome to the #LovinLebanon Podcast. My name is Joe LePage, and I am the Communications & Community Development Director in Lebanon, Indiana.

We are kicking off this new initiative for several reasons…with the largest one being increased communication. Every two weeks, the city holds its regular Board of Works meetings. At these meetings, various department heads come to the podium, and share what’s going on in their respective departments. It’s informative, but merely skims the surface of what’s going on with the: fire, police, parks, engineering, planning, street and storm water departments, and community development departments.

The #LovinLebanon Podcast will go beyond the podium, giving listeners a closer, informal look at what’s going on within their community from a city perspective – but that’s not all.

The plan for the #LovinLebanon Podcast is to expand it to highlight area events, organizations, and establishments – highlighting anything – and everything that helps make Lebanon great.

#LovinLebanon Podcast episodes will be uploaded to the city’s website, Lebanon-dot-IN-dot-gov…with the hope to get the segments added to iTunes and Google Play…

Have an idea for a segment, or want to showcase your event or business? Drop an email to [email protected] to begin the conversation.