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today’s news … Wednesday, May 23

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

Quote for today… “A popular government without popular information or the means of acquiring it, is but a prologue to a farce, or a tragedy, or perhaps both.” – James Madison

  • “New survey offers sobering insight into the impact of proposed cuts to education funding” across Pennsylvania – joint news release, PA Association of School Administrators and Association of School Business Officials
  • Paterno’s pension from Penn State is more than $13 million – “Dan McGinn, the family’s paid spokesman, said the release of the pension payout is in keeping with what he said is Sue Paterno’s wish for complete transparency surrounding the details of the public pension payout.” – Harrisburg Patriot-News
  • “A man accused of sexually assaulting four girls Saturday in Ephrata was captured in Wrightsville Tuesday night, according to authorities.” – MyColumbiaNews
  • Tough times at HACC: “Fiscal reality has forced Harrisburg Area Community College to layoff staff. HACC President John “Ski” Sygielski, made the announcement after an executive meeting Tuesday night.  The workforce reduction will affect all five HACC campuses and the college’s central administration.” – FOX43 TV
  • “Residential rates for PPL Electric Utilities customers will rise 15.3 percent effective June 1, the company said Monday.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
  • Pitts responds in letter to the editors of the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
  • POLICE LOG: “MANHEIM TWP.: Alvin M. Millisock, 33, of Avenue J, Columbia, was charged after a pursuit Saturday that began after police tried to arrest him on an outstanding felony warrant in the 1000 block of Dillerville Road. According to police, Millisock fled a parking lot in the area, nearly hitting a police vehicle, and drove south into Lancaster Township with officers in pursuit. Police called off the chase but discovered Millisock’s vehicle a short time later after he allegedly struck a parked car at Roselawn and Rosedale avenues. Police said Millisock fled after crashing the car, but was apprehended nearby. He was charged with fleeing and eluding police, reckless endangerment, reckless driving and hit and run. Millisock was arraigned and committed to Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail. – LITTLE BRITAIN TWP.: Ronald Lee Keys Jr., 21, of Peach Bottom, was charged Monday after he allegedly sent numerous messages to a person via an online social networking site.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
  • LEGAL NOTICES published in the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era, Wednesday, May 23, 2012: “ HEMPFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT Final Budget Notice. Notice is given that the Proposed Final Budget for the General Fund of Hempfield School District for the 2012-2013 fiscal year in its most recent form is available for public inspection at the school district offices, 200 Church Street, Landisville, Pennsylvania, and will be presented for adoption as a Final Budget at a school board meeting to be held in the Public Board room of the Administration Building, 200 Church Street, Landisville, Pennsylvania at 7:30 p.m. on June 12, 2012. The budget may be amended before final adoption. Mary Lynne Kniley, Board Secretary” [Click here to be directed to a budget presentation.] – “PUBLIC NOTICE Borough Council of Columbia Pennsylvania hereby gives notice of intent to purchase a mechanical leaf collector, a truck and a collection box for seasonal leaf collection. The Borough also intends to purchase a vehicle to collect food waste. Columbia Borough is applying for an Act 101 Section 902 Recycling Grant to fund this equipment. Persons interested in submitting comments regarding these acquisitions may submit comments to the attention of Norman B. Meiskey III, Borough Manager, Borough of Columbia; 308 Locust Street, Columbia PA 17512 within thirty days from the date of publication Norman B. Meiskey, III Borough Manager”
  • “Stiegel Glassworks 1976 is partnering with the Manheim Historical Society and the Manheim Downtown Development Group to showcase local talent this summer.The Manheim Historical Society’s railroad station complex at 210 S. Charlotte St. will be transformed into Artist’s Alley on four Sundays this summer — May 27, June 24, July 29 and Aug. 26. Hours are noon to 5 p.m.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era zoned edition

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