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

Quote for today… “I want this property off our hands.” – Lancaster County Commissioner Chairman Scott Martin talking about a city owned property that was sold to a grocery store operator. – Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era

• To help celebrate Earth Day, Turkey Hill wants to share “how you’re saving our ‘Limited Edition Earth’ by recycling our ice cream and drinks containers in fun and interesting ways. Your Earth-friendly ideas can include bird feeders, planters, and just about anything else that turns an empty container into something completely different. On May 1, we’ll choose our favorite photo, and the fan who submitted it will receive our entire 2013 Limited Edition Ice Cream lineup free, delivered directly to his or her door in four delicious shipments! To enter, please start by ‘Liking’ our Facebook page and then the form will appear.”

• Accountability: Swatara Township changes fire companies’ funding distribution – Harrisburg Patriot-News

• Pennsylvania’s seniors will pay the price for Lottery privitation – Harrisburg Patriot-News editorial

• A PennDOT news release reports the Eastbound Route 30 on the Wrights Ferry Bridge over the Susquehanna River between York County and Lancaster County was restored to two lanes of traffic at around 7 p.m. last evening – a day ahead of schedule.

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

• Horses & trails: “Lancaster County’s equestrian community might not be welcome on the entire length of the 28-mile Enola Low Grade rail-trail.” – Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era