Strawberry Fest gets mascots

More than 100 years after Lebanon started its first Strawberry Festival in 1909, residents will finally be able to see its icon face to face.

The Strawberry Festival planning committee is in the process of having two strawberry costumes – one boy and one girl – constructed to serve as festival mascots.

“I think it will be absolutely fantastic to have a mascot,” said Cindy Kerby, vice chair of the Strawberry   Festival board.

“We’re…