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today’s news … Thursday, September 8

today’s news and information gleanings from here and there! Today’s Weather!   Today in History!

Quote for today… “A fish wouldn’t get caught if it kept its mouth shut.” – Rev. Al Sharpton (According to a radio talk show host.)

  • Marietta facing “worst flooding” since Agnes – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
  • Some Manheim residents evacuating – Lancaster OnLine
  • You can see the constant rain flooding reports at Lancaster Countywide Communications.
  • Once again, we invite you to visit Cole Umber’s Website to see really good photos (and videos) from yesterday in Columbia!
  • PennDOT roads closings … PA Route 441 between U.S. 30 West and PA Route 23/Marietta Avenue in East Donegal Township was closed Wednesday evening due to high water. The road is estimated to reopen to traffic Sept. 8 by 10 a.m.
  • Notice of closings (schools, businesses, etc.)  in the area … WGAL.com
  • Letter to editors at Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era from Columbia man
  • Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era previews girls’ volleyball; here is the overview of Columbia’s program: “COACH — Dave Pittman (eighth year). LAST YEAR’S LEAGUE RECORD — 2-8. MOVIN’ ON — MB Katie Will (L-L First-Team All-Star), MB Valessa Carollo, Lib. Emily Detz. SUITING UP AGAIN — Jr. MB Jenna Plastino (L-L Second-Team All-Star), Jr. OH Ashlyn Phillips, So. OH Jennai Plowden, So. S Megan Seibert. BOTTOM LINE — The Crimson Tide will sport a young team but one that has potential and room to grow.
  • Just too cute! Every one gets emails sent to them – this one came yesterday. It is just too cute; we hope you agree: http://rickysplace.com/player/0906-2.html
  • Police Log: “MARIETTA: Tina S. Shertz, 51, of 112 E. Hazel Ave., Marietta, was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia as the result of a May 17 incident at her home.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
  • East Hempfield Township is “not ready” for a Fire Tax – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
  • AARP safe driver courses offered – “AARP is holding additional driver-safety classes this month in the county. The classes are: Sept 27 and 28, 5 to 9 p.m. both days, at Lancaster General Hospital Health Campus, 694 Good Drive. To register, call 367-6175, or online at http://www.aarp.org/drive. For additional information contact A. Richard Erisman at 627-2775.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
  • PA State Police red-faced after practical joke news release is erroneously faxed – Harrisburg Patriot-News

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