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

Quote for the day: “”Buy a shotgun, buy a shotgun.” – Vice President Joe Biden, makes a lucid statement in this article, “Joe Biden: ‘Buy a shotgun’ to ward off intruders, he tells Facebook town hall.” – Harrisburg Patriot-News

• “Wrightsville man busted in underage sex sting” – Fox 43

• Columbia’s Fire Chief, Scott Ryno, named as officer in Lancaster County Fire Chief’s Association – MyColumbiaNews

• But the “Skeller’s” on the list –“More than 30 State College taverns paid to not serve alcohol on State Patty’s Day” – Centre Daily Times

• Borough drama in Middletown – Harrisburg Patriot News

• Gas prices up; average price $3.69 in Columbia – GasBuddy

• “Two new food stands opened recently at Columbia Market House, 15 S. Third St. Old World German Soft Pretzels features a variety of fresh-baked German soft pretzels. It is owned by Dave Donnan, who makes the pretzels using his own recipe. Center Square Bakery, which has a location on the square in Elizabethtown, has opened a stand at the market house. In addition to cupcakes, pastries and cakes, the stand sells breads from Lancaster-based Ric’s Breads. Center Square Bakery is owned by Natalie Dixon. Columbia Market House is open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era

• West Hempfield stalls business expansion for stable – MyHempfieldNews