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

Quote for today … “We’re out on the river five days a week from spring through fall. What we’re doing on the Susquehanna River is unprecedented in the state of Pennsylvania.” – Amanda Whitman, a PA Department of Environmental Protection spokeswoman, talking about the DEP levels contaminating fish in The River. – PennLive.com

Another quote for today … “A poster needs to be on display at each gas station in the state. A picture of each legislator who voted for this tax with their name. At the top of the poster, a picture of Tom Corbett with his ‘no new taxes pledge.’ Every time someone fills up at a gas station in the state, they can see who voted for this and hold them accountable for this.” – a commenter to this 2013 PennLive.com article

• Fill up now. The price for regular in Columbia is $2.37 today; this PennLive article suggests it’s likely gas prices may jump at the pump on Friday.

• Here’s the House vote for the Transportation Bill last November.

• Some bodies found in mysterious air crash aftermath – The Strait Times, Singapore, Malaysia

• “UGI warns Customers of phone scam” – UGI Website

Update the Website! Keep citizens and visitors informed.

• “The state’s Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate program is being extended to provide $2,000 rebates for large-battery system, plug-in hybrid electric and battery-electric vehicles until June 30 — or until the 500-vehicle benchmark is reached.” – WFMZ-TV

• Program details here – PA DEP Website