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

Quote for today… “It’s a nuisance, I guess you could say, but it’s something we’ve learned to live with over the years. That’s one of the things of living along the river.” – The mayor commenting on the mayfly swarms on the new lighting on the Bridge in this Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era article.

• Nepotism, in school districts, school boards, in business, in government, does not necessarily benefit anyone – even the “nepotee.” Ever wonder if some people run for offices or hold positions just to get jobs for relatives?

• What he wasn’t allowed to do in Columbia, he is in Lancaster – LancasterOnLine [See this Columbia news, views & reviews article, too.]

• Millersburg’s Riverfront Park includes a river walk – This PennLive special included Millersburg’s Ferry Crossing on the Susquehanna on its list of Pennsylvania’s Best Views, too.

• Some storm last night; power restored at 2:10 am. – LancasterOnLine

• Municipal sewer hook-up in Goodville will cost homeowners $35,000 each. – LancasterOnLine

• Note to caller: You told us there was a “story” about Columbia’s fire departments and a short-circuit in the consolidation talks on WGAL-TV8 on Monday’s 11:00 pm news. We searched the Website, but were unable to locate the story.