Linglestown has role in statewide top story

An enterprising news reporter picked up on the raging controversy over the flagpole in the square, right? Hardly. Did a bear wander off Blue Mountain and eat a small dog. Wrong again.

Here's the scoop – former state police commissioner Paul Evanko of Susquehanna Township was arrested at Linglestown square for DUI. CLICK HERE for more from WHTM abc27, including a video clip that shows the square, and, yes, the infamous flagpole.

Today's need-to-know news briefs:

Free cab rides for boozers …

In an ironic twist to the Evanko DUI story, Lower Paxton Township police offer free rides to tipsy bar patrons.

Daily dose of political correctness …

Local officials refuse to change “offensive” name of creek that runs through Lower Paxton Township.

High-tech eyes coming to C.D. school buses …

Central Dauphin School Board approved a $210,033 surveillance system for school buses Monday night.

The system is expected to reduce student mischief, keep bus drivers on the straight and narrow, and be used for driver safety training.

School board member Christian Malesic told Linglestown Gazette that a significant number of school districts in Pennsylvania and across the nation are opting to install similar systems.

Christmas photos needed …

Please e-mail photos of Christmas scenes in the Linglestown area to the Gazette. Pictured below are a home and a snowboarding Santa located along Harding Avenue.