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

Quote for today … ” I guess that’s why their wings taste so good at ABG, oh well another place to stop going, just disgusting.” – comment posted at Lancaster Online‘s facebook page about restaurant inspections. This one refers to the American Bar and Grill. Here’s another one: “American Bar & Grill should change its name to ‘The Puke Juke.’”

BRIDGE BUST UPDATE from the Chamber of Commerce Website:

“We realize that the forecast is not the best for Saturday. However, the event is held rain or shine. We are watching the weather forecasts on multiple on sites, and our committee has decided to go forward with the event. VENDORS: Don’t forget to bring weights along for your canopies as suggested in the vendor information packet. BRIDGE BUST GUESTS: Don your rain gear and frolic with us in this uncertain weather.  Make a splash; support our vendors who will brave the elements to bring you a wide range of goods including antiques, crafts, food, and more! –

“Mary J. Loreto will serve as grand marshal (sic) for the Columbia Mardi Gras/Halloween parade on October 22.”

SOURCE: Columbia Mardi Gras/Halloween parade facebook page

• Trusted staffer charged by federal authorities with embezzling about $143,000 from accounts of senior citizens at Health Center & Rehab in Carlisle – PennLive [Wait and see; she’ll get off by paying $50 a month.]

• Another good comment: “Grant Money – means money extracted from taxpayers used to pay for a boondoggle.” – following PennLive article about fiscal shenanigans may include ineptitude.