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

• Today’s Weather! 
• Today in History!
• Traffic Cam Rts. 30 & 441
• The Official Time! – Population Clock (U.S. and World)

Quote for today… “Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so.” – Bertrand Russell

• State grants come through for Columbia – A mention in an article in the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
• While we’re on the topic of “Trust; but verify” – take a look at this item from Carlisle: “The former president and fire chief of the Lewisberry Community Fire Department were arrested Tuesday in the theft of about $25,000 in fire department funds, Newberry Township police said.” – Harrisburg Patriot-News
• And the same topic covered by the York Dispatch
• LEGAL NOTICES published in the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era, December 15, 2011
• PennDOT Travel Release – Eastbound Route 30 Bridge over Susquehanna River to be Reduced to a Single Lane for Another Day – Thursday, Dec. 15
  
• Marriage in decline – “The proportion of adults who are married has plunged to record lows as more people decide to live together now and wed later, reflecting decades of evolving attitudes about the role of marriage in society.” – The Washington Post
• Change (consolidation) comes because it must – “Hanover Area fire District has it right: Six fire companies in Hanover Township have formed the Hanover Area Fire District that will, starting Jan. 1, bring 24/7 on-duty coverage to the township for the first time in 37 years.” – Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice
• Wrightsville race car driver has breakout season – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
• West Hempfield Twp. resident’s letter to editor published – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
• Busted … the right way!