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Monthly Archives: December 2010
Harrisburg gets bankruptcy-related shout-out
I read an interesting story today about Hamtramck, Mich., a town near Detroit, that wants to declare bankruptcy in the face of severe budget problems. Michigan’s state government doesn’t like the idea. Hamtramck, however, is not the only municipality with … Continue reading
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Area gas prices on the rise
The area’s lowest gas prices are still hovering in the high $2 range, according to yorkgasprices.com. Royal Farms on South Queen Street in York Township posted the area’s lowest price for a gallon of regular, $2.99, as of Monday afternoon, … Continue reading
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Quarter auctions illegal?!?!
I’ll be the first to admit it. I yelled that in the newsroom last week after I read the headline Wednesday night on a York County DA news release. Here’s Rebecca LeFever’s story on it. I had no idea they … Continue reading
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Owner: York Twp. comic store ‘recession-proof’
In late 2008 and early 2009, we heard the phrase “recession-proof” thrown around a lot. Usually, it was in reference to some goods or services that everyone needs, regardless of the economic climate. I heard the phrase used again Sunday … Continue reading
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My life of crime
First came Countrywide Mortgage. Then Bernie Madoff. Now me. I’m a big time financial criminal. My actions, my nefarious, reckless actions, could have cost a local doctor six bills. As in $6. That’s right. We’re talking two happy meals. A … Continue reading
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York-area gas prices falling, website says
Area gas prices are falling, according to yorkgasprices.com. The prices decreased 2.5 cents per gallon in the past week, the website said, averaging $3.03 as of Sunday. BJ’s Wholesale Club, 2250 York Crossing Drive, West Manchester Township, had the lowest … Continue reading
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Did your child sleep in an unsafe crib?
Like most nights, after a long work day I catch up with my husband on the day’s news. He had some comments on the most recent crib recall. “Well, we joked that we probably couldn’t give Robert his crib,” he … Continue reading
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Pa. company earns N.D. trip after sales shortfall
Employees at Just Born, a Bethlehem-based candy company, had plenty of incentive to sell as much as possible this year: an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii awaited if they met their sales goals. They also had reason to be a little … Continue reading
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Maryland company markets energy gum locally
I got an interesting note the other day about a new product that’s apparently being offered in all Rutter’s Farm Stores: “Plow On Energy Gum.” The gum has as much caffeine as a 16-ounce cup of coffee, according to a … Continue reading
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Gas prices still on the rise
Gas prices are still on the rise, with the average cost of a gallon hitting $3.07 in the York area, up about three cents from the week before, according to gasbuddy.com, a website that tracks gas prices. The average price … Continue reading
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