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today’s news … Friday, November 4

today’s news and information gleanings from here and there! 

Quote for today… “The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.” – Madeleine L’Engle

Huh? Isn’t the above property at 400 Locust Street the same one that received approval from the Zoning Board at the September meeting? Now it’s got a for sale sign on it? Appears the property owner is trying to off-load a bunch of properties?

  • Donegal upends Tide. “Johnnie Martin and Dylan Maxwell scored three touchdowns apiece as Donegal (6-4 overall) outslugged Columbia, 49-34, in Columbia on Friday night. The Crimson Tide is 5-5 entering next week’s District Three playoffs.” – Lancaster OnLine
  • Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test … Wednesday, November 9.
  • Manor Township supervisor candidate is convicted felon; withdraws from race. There is a “constitutional ban on anyone convicted of an “infamous” crime such as a felony from serving in public office.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era.
  • “The Marietta Community House will hold a ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday to honor local veterans, dedicate a new flag pole and commit additional bricks to its Buy-A-Brick program. Members of Marietta American Legion Post 466 will speak, and members of the U.S. Army Color Guard of Lancaster will present the colors. Veterans living in Marietta and members of Post 466 are invited to attend.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era.
  • FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Donegal (4-1, 5-4) at Columbia (2-3, 5-4): As noted above, the Tribe can clinch a playoff berth with a win tonight. The Tide is already in the postseason. Section Three tackles leader Bryan Flory and mate Dion Matthews meet section rushing leader Johnnie Martin. (SOURCE: Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era.
  • GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL RECAP: “Mount Calvary Christian (14-9) defeated Columbia 3-0, but fell to both Lititz Christian and Halifax (3-0, 2-1). Missy Foerster led the team in all three matchups in kills and blocks. Foerster had eight kills against Lititz Christian and five against Columbia 12-10 and Halifax. For blocks, she had two against Lititz Christian and Columbia, and 3 against Halifax. (SOURCE: Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era.
  • “The state operates a Megan’s Law website so you can search for the names, photos and addresses of people deemed sexual offenders.” – York Daily Record
  • “Biggest Public Firms Paid Little U.S. Tax, Study Says” – “Using information from the companies’ own corporate filings, … the study concluded that a quarter of the 280 corporations owed less than 10 percent of profits in federal income taxes and 30 companies had no federal tax liability for the entire three-year period.” says this article. – New York Times. Wouldn’t it be nice if the average citizen taxpayer could be on that kind of program?
  • POLICE LOG: MANOR TWP.: Seventeen motorists were cited with speeding in the 2700 block of Charlestown Road between 8 a.m. and noon Tuesday. Township police said the highest speed in the 35 mph zone was 58 mph. Police also cited one motorist with driving with a suspended license and took two others into custody for active warrants. The detail was funded by Pennsylvania’s Aggressive Driving Campaign. – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era.
  • New lighting is partly installed at the Market House; this was discussed at the Wednesday evening Market Committee meeting. The lighting conversion will be completed soon and the replacement lights are more energy efficient according to Georgianna Schreck.
  • Armstrong laying off 116 in W.Va. BEVERLY, W.Va. (AP) — Armstrong World Industries is laying off 116 employees at its Randolph County plant. Armstrong spokeswoman Jennifer Johnson attributes the layoffs to poor market conditions. The plant employs about 600 workers and specializes in wood flooring products. (SOURCE: Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era, November 4, 2011) – Armstrong announces third Quarter financials. Armstrong World Industries, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors, ceilings, and cabinets, today reported third quarter 2011 results. Highlights for the Third Quarter of 2011. Adjusted EBITDA of $124 million, up 11% over the 2010 period. Operating Income of $92.8 million more than doubled from the 2010 period. (SOURCE: MarketWatch.com, October 31, 2011)
  • Residents pack Manchester Township fire hall to learn about Marcellus Shale – York Daily Record

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