Backyard news, 11.13.08

* More arrests have been made in the robbery that occurred on Oct. 31 at Central Dauphin Middle School during a Central Dauphin East football game at Landis Field.

* The firefighters with Linglestown Fire Co. were called into action long before sunrise Tuesday for a reported structure fire in Paxtonia. And, please take a moment to learn about the fire company’s SUPER RAFFLE – the grand prize winner could win a trip of a lifetime for as little as $10. Wow!

* The conversion of the former Hollywood Video store located in front of Weis on Linglestown Road into a bank headquarters and branch is nearing completion. An official with Centric Bank told me today at a business fair that the grand opening is scheduled for early December.

Centric Bank, which is locally owned and was formerly operated as Vartan Bank, offers personal and business banking at financial centers located in Harrisburg, Susquehanna Twp. and Mechanicsburg. The bank specializes in making life easier for small to medium-sized companies.