today’s news and information gleanings from here and there!
Quote for today… “”You know something like this will be used by bad people for bad things … ” – You think? This comment is extracted from this article about a Michigan mayor who wants to ban “personal flamethrowers.” – PennLive
- A reader sent a note that the “Fact Finder Report between the Columbia Education Association and the School Board” was posted at the School District’s Website – the reader encouraged us to read it.
- We did, it’s interesting and pertinent for everyone. Click here to read the Fact Finder Report.
- “The (Ephrata Area School District) school board on Monday installed Brett Esbenshade as Highland Elementary School principal … ” – “Esbenshade is currently a principal at Park Elementary School in the Columbia Borough School District.” – The Ephrata Review facebook page
- At the Magistrate’s Website: MDJReport – harassment charge | MDJCourtSummaryReport
- Regal Cinemas now searching bags – PennLive
- This kind of paranoia will play directly into the models of right-winger extremists everywhere: law enforcement; Republicans; preppers and the KKK. It’ll also add kazillions of dollars to streaming video and netflix’s game plans. – PennLive
- Fire starter – “‘The reprehensible actions of this individual do not represent this department or the fire service as a whole,’ said Fire Chief Andrew Bixler.” Volunteer fire department issues statement as one of its volunteers is accused of arson. – WHTM-TV Channel 27
- There a several posts at a local facebook site that praise the Columbia Police for their restraint last week. Several posts asked about a CPD presence on facebook suggesting the social media platform is a good way to communicate. If only …
- West Hempfield Township’s Police Department’s facebook shares photos from National Night Out
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