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Quote for today… “Beware the greedy hand of government, thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry.” – Thomas Paine

• “Organic farmers come together to sell produce by subscription at retail store.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era

• Letters to the editors in today’s Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
  

• “Nine local development projects, including the Turkey Hill Experience in Columbia, were honored recently by the Lancaster County Planning Commission as recipients of 2011 Envision Leadership Awards.” – MyColumbiaNews

• Columbia in boys’ basketball playoffs: quarterfinal game is Tuesday night! – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era

• “A Lancaster Catholic graduate is still in the running in “American Idol.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era

• POLICE LOG: “WASHINGTON BORO: Electronics and cash totaling $4,000 were stolen between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Feb. 3 from a home in the 2400 block of Gamber Road. Investigators believe a large vehicle was used to haul away the items. Police ask anyone with information to call Det. Mike Phenneger at 299-5231. Tipsters also may call Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-1913 or anonymously text LANCS plus your message to 847411 (TIP411). – EAST DONEGAL TWP.: Aaron Scott Manning, 26, of 309 Union St., Columbia, was charged after he allegedly was found in possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop Jan. 27 in the 1100 block of River Road. – MARIETTA: David H. Weber, 37, of 550 E. Front St., Marietta, was charged after he allegedly struck a woman during a domestic dispute Sunday in the first block of Robert Mowrer Drive.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era