Backyard news and links, 09.03.08

* A Linglestown man is headed to prison for a hit-and-run crash in Mechanicsburg last October. To hear a response from a relative of the victim, jump over to a report by WHTM TV-27.

* A vote in East Hanover Twp. has cleared the way for a developer to create a plan for a new shopping center at the intersection of Routes 22 and 39. WHP TV-21 sent a crew to the meeting and filed a video report.

* Patti Husic with Centric Bank, which is gearing up to move its headquarters into the former Hollywood Video store on Linglestown Road later this year, says community banks are a safe place to save and borrow during rocky economic times. Pictured is an artist’s rendition of the new headquarters.

* The Patriot-News updates fake-cop cases that will be the focus of a BB AnwswerLine post in the near future.

* Many Gazette readers looked at the post about the tragic house fire in Blue Meadows Farm development located just north of the village of Linglestown. To help the family that lost their home, send donations to:

Shirk Family Relief Fund
319 Terrace Rd.
Mt. Joy, PA 17552