Backyard News, 06.08.11

* Leah the greyhound that was the subject of a blog post a few days ago is still missing. The latest sightings have been in the Colonial Park area near Pep Boys and Olde Liberty Square plaza.

* The Linglestown Juggernauts sandlot baseball team evened their record at 2–2 Tuesday evening by upending Penbrook 9–4. Linglestown led throughout the game and put it away with a big 6-run fifth inning. Adam Chernicoff was the winning pitcher.

The Juggernauts are on the road Thursday in Steelton (Steelton Highspire H.S., 6 pm), and play two games at Koons Park on Sunday (Valley View at 2 pm, Hummelstown at 5 pm).

* The Lower Paxton Township supervisors decided to delay a decision Tuesday evening on a zoning issue related to the planned 449-unit housing development at Stray Winds Farm until June 21. CLICK HERE for background info on last night's public hearing.

* Good news for residents on Elmer and Elaine avenues in Linglestown – Lower Paxton Township will be repaving the streets this summer, according to township manager George Wolfe.


* Yesiree, he's back! Former Hollywood insider Frank Cotolo will once again make the trek from Grantville to put on a music and comedy extravaganza at St. Thomas Roasters this Friday, 8–10 pm, free admission.