Backyard news, 08.03.10

* SANDLOT BASEBALL UPDATE – Linglestown Twilight took a 1–0 lead over Palmyra in a best-of-five semifinal playoff series Monday at Koons Park before a nice crowd. For a good description of the action, CLICK HERE for details courtesy of the Lebanon Daily News.

Game 3 of the series will be played Wednesday at Koons Park, 5:45 pm, free admission.

* According to WGAL TV-8 News, a salesman trying to peddle a cleaning product attacked a Lower Paxton man when he refused to make a purchase. CLICK HERE for a video report.

* Do you have any leftover prescription drugs sitting in your medicine cabinet? If so, you have a chance to safely dispose of them this Saturday at the Lower Paxton Township Municipal Center. To get more info, click HERE.

* I was contacted a few weeks ago by a direct descendant of Thomas Lingle, the pioneer who founded the village of Linglestown way back in 1765. She is searching for a copy of the Lingle crest. Please send e-mail to the Gazette if you are in the know.