Archive | January, 2007

Bystander “Unexpectedly Turned On” By City Council Scuffle

Posted on 31 January 2007 by Central PA Gazelle

(Harrisburg) — City resident Bruce Wallipern, who was in the audience during Tuesday night’s Harrisburg City Council meeting, said the altercation between Council President Vera Jean White and Vice President Susan Brown Wilson left him “aroused.”"Seei…

Patriot-News clips

Posted on 31 January 2007 by Linglestown Gazette

* Linglestown native Tom George was recently honored by having Lower Paxton Township’s newest park named in his honor. He has served on the township Parks and Recreation Board for nearly 50 years. CLICK HERE to read the article.* Lower Paxton Township …

Linglestown history - Eagle Hotel

Posted on 31 January 2007 by Linglestown Gazette

The Eagle Hotel, located on the southeast corner of the Linglestown Square, was first known as the Bull Nose Tavern. It was a log building built sometime before 1845, and was used until about 1858, when the present building was built on the same site.S…

Throwdown at City Hall

Posted on 31 January 2007 by The Blue Lagoon

Get out your boxing gloves, it’s time for the Main Event!

Put your dukes up…

Posted on 31 January 2007 by Jersey Mike

Them’s fightin words–at last nights City Council meeting in Harrisburg.

According to WGAL’s website: “Council President Vera White is accusing councilwoman Susan Wilson of hitting her in her nose and chest during a disagreement at the end of Tuesday night’s council meeting.”

What can be said about two city council members allegedly …

Won’t Someone Please Think Of The Children?

Posted on 31 January 2007 by The Dilettante's Dilemma

The effort by Pennsylvania grocery stores to be allowed to sell beer hit a snag yesterday at a Liquor Control Board hearing. Senator John C. Rafferty, the Berks County Republican who chairs the Senate Law and Justice Committee, says he’s worried that a…

Linglestown happenings

Posted on 30 January 2007 by Linglestown Gazette

Jimmy Griffiths, who until recently operated the St. Thomas Barber Shop on the square, is back in business somewhere in Progress, according to comments posted on this blog. Check back for more details.Frank Cotolo will present his musical variety show …

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