Backyard news, 10.23.08

* Big news out of Linglestown – several merchants in the village have launched a new Web site. Please check it out, and be sure to click the “Promotions” link for some special discount offers.

* Sticking with the theme of new things, Linglestown Fire Company has erected a new sign and high-tech message board. Nice job!


* Two Lower Paxton Twp. officers have been declared heroes.

* In news just beyond our backyard, a longtime Hersheypark thrill ride bites the dust.

* Linglestown blogger KM has launched a gardening experiment.