Backyard News, 08.18.11

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* Linglestown Fire Company is renovating its "Blue Barn," and they are hosting a golf tournament at Colonial Golf & Tennis Club on Monday, Oct. 3.

* The road widening project on Route 39 at the truck stops at the I-81 interchange is soon ready for final paving, according to PennDOT spokesman Mike Crochunis. Although progress appeared to be slow in recent weeks, Crochunis said workers have been pouring concrete to construct curbs and other structures along the edge of the road in preparation for final paving.

* Gazette reader Kathi Lipinski reports that a new, sit-down Italian restaurant called Vino has opened in the Karns/CVS shopping plaza on Allentown Boulevard. Please post a comment if you've given this eatery a try. Does it serve wine?