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

Quote for today… “Pennsylvania’s reputation for corruption is just poor.” – State Senator Lloyd Smucker, in this Associated Press article about Pennsylvania’s lousy ethics laws and a hope to change them. – The York Dispatch

• Ah s-s-s-sugar, ah s-s-s-shucks, ah s-s-s-h-*-*! Lancaster ranked 13th most dangerous small city in the country. – Movado.com

• The pointer for the above post is LIPNews

• Induct Pete Rose into Hall of Fame – Column in USAToday

• Take a look at this lost pet facebook page: Reuniting Pets of PA with Owners

• Fracking gas-drilling company “subdues” 63-year old activist – The Morning Call

• Berks County borough and township in “merger” talks – WFMZ-TV 69 – The presentation for citizens is on the Lower Alsace Township Website; unfortunately, Mt. Penn’s Website is apparently “down” at this time (5:00 am).

• Maybe they were trying for the “worm in the tequila” sthick? Insect residue inside a bottle of scotch at VFW during food service inspection in York County. – The York Dispatch

• A complete listing of all inspections at food serving facilities in Lancaster, York counties and the entire state, except those in Columbia, is available at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Website.

• “Riding the bus” is a job! “Every day, hundreds of Asians sell their Sands Bethlehem casino free-play cards moments after stepping off the bus from New York — a phenomenon that has brought cultural change to the (Lehigh) Valley.” – The Morning Call

• First responder and wounded vets country club membership discounted offer – LancasterOnLine