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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Check your cereal, it could be on the recall list
Last week we reported how Kelloggs was recalling some of their cereal. I find out on Friday night that we had a box of Corn Pops in our pantry. It was opened and my son and husband ended up eating … Continue reading
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Looking for bargains?
A friend of mine from college has a real talent for using coupons and finding deals. Check out this recent post from her blog. For those of us who don’t regularly use coupons, Lisa shows us how much she saves … Continue reading
Posted in Cathy Hirko, Consumer issues, Coupons, Your money
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Reader shares local York County tour photo
We reported last week that several businesses in York, Adams and Lancaster counties open their businesses for the annual “Made in America” tours. We received this adorable photo taken at a local alpaca farm. I joke with my co-workers that … Continue reading
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Volunteering here, there and everywhere
If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity, consider this year’s Yorkfest Fine Arts Festival, which takes place Aug. 28 and 29 along the Codorus Creek and around the Colonial Court House on West Market Street in York, according to the … Continue reading
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Using local message boards for Thai restaurant help
I’m constantly checking out our local message boards for story ideas (some of the best ideas come from readers) and I noticed this post. Someone is interested in opening a Thai restaurant in Red Lion. Is that a good idea?
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WellSpan recruits through Facebook, Twitter
WellSpan Health recently set up Facebook and Twitter accounts to recruit physicians and rehabilitation therapists and demonstrate its technological savvy, the company said. The Facebook pages, “WellSpan Physicians” and “WellSpan Rehabilitation,” list company facts, events (such as open houses), programs … Continue reading
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Lessons in working harder, past and present
Right now, I’m sitting in my cubicle working on two stories. One is about the local cherry crop coming in early because of warm March weather. Sweet cherries come in first, in case you didn’t know. And sour cherries come … Continue reading
Posted in Office life, On the job, The working world
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