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

Quote for today… “I’ll take care of you.” –  Jim Plourde, Boston firefighter, in this article from Firefighter.com.

• Boston “at-large” suspect’s facebook page – The Toledo Blade

• Columbia Police Department 19 April news release

• Gun & hoses: armed firefighters – Firefighterclosecalls.com

• One Marathon bombing suspect killed – Boston.com

• Lancaster City boosts sewer bills – Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era

• Huh???? What’d they say? We’re perplexed by three headlines and articles in today’s Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era. Headline 1: “Economy to ‘tick up,’ state official tells Chamber.” Headline 2: Manufacturer here looks to downsize – About 40 of maximatecc’s production workers to be laid off.” Headline 3: “Jobless aid applications inch up in March.” Huh? We’re reminded of the old adage: “I’m from the government and I’m here to help you.”
  

• POLICE LOG: “PEQUEA TWP.: Melissa Hartsough, 33, of Columbia, is facing charges as the result of a traffic stop April 6 at Millwood and Shultz roads.” – Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era.

• Media screw-ups in Boston reporting – The Daily Beast

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