Episode 216 - Andrea Kern | Boone County Economic Development Executive Director
Release Date: 06/10/2025
Episode 241 - Regenerate Wellness | Andy Robison
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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 more information on Regenerate Wellness, click here:
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Episode 240 | Lebanon Water - Mayor Matt Gentry, Ed Basquill, Ryan Ottinger
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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 water expansion information to its website. Click the link to learn more: If you have questions about the process, you can email Lebanon Utilities at: Additionally, Citizens Energy has...
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Episode 239 - Farris Wheel Music | Meghan Farris
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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: Farris Wheel on Facebook: Farris Wheel on Instagram: instagram.com/FarrisWheelMusicStudio
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Episode 238 - Scouting, Pinewood Derby & Spaghetti Dinner | Denise Niblick & Max Mendenhall
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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 of scouting. More info on the event can be found here:
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Episode 237 - Sarah Howell | Lebanon Winter Market, Mocktail Stroll, NCAA Fan Jam, Heart of Lebanon
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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 the #LovinLebanon Podcast!! Heart of Lebanon website: Email Sarah to learn more about volunteer opportunities:
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Episode 236 - Lebanon FIRSTgiving | Carrie Boyne & Cody Hollingsworth
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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 share more fun planned for 2026! More about Lebanon Redefined:
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#LearnInLebanon | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | LHS Students
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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:
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Episode 235 - 1830 Chophouse 5th Anniversary | Brady Martin & Shawn Sublette
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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 Website: Scotch 4 Dummies YouTube Channel:
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Episode 234 - DPW Leaf & Snow Removal | Matthew Coddington & Alex Smith
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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 tracking:
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Episode 233 - Pumpkins in the Park & Mischief on Meridian | Sarah Howell & Allyson Morton
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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: More about Pumpkins in the Park:
info_outlineI think we can all agree - big things are happening throughout Boone County. Someone who has seen that growth firsthand is our guest for Episode 216 of our #LovinLebanon Podcast.
Andrea Kern is the new Executive Director of the Boone County Economic Development Corporation...but as you'll hear...she has extensive countywide knowledge.
Andrea recaps the hiring process and what she's been doing to hit the ground running.
More on the Boone EDC: https://www.betterinboone.org/