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

Quote for today… “… the Ad Hoc Committee recommends moving forward with an asset purchase by LASA.” – from the report “FINAL REPORT and RECOMMENDATION of the Columbia Ad Hoc Committee for the LASA Acquisition of the Columbia Sewer System.”

• Unscheduled fleet replacement in Lancaster Police Department – LancasterOnLine

• PA ranks 46 out of 50: “Best & Worst States for Military Retirees” – WalletHub

• Did you see that Lititz was awarded a $35,000 Keystone Communities grant to support storefront and historic facades?

• DCED grant page: The starting point to grants (description, application and distribution).

• Grants: part of the corporate welfare system: “Corporate welfare is a general term that refers to financial assistance, tax advantages, or other support given to corporations and other business entities by the United States government. Unlike welfare payments given to individuals, corporate welfare system is not intended to prevent poverty or raise the standard of living. Instead the federal government awards payments to specific industries or companies in the form of subsidies, grants, contracts, and other aid.” – Welfareinfo.com

• Hess will become Speedway but Hess trucks will continue – NBCNews

• Fourth Friday event at Jonal Gallery