Students' essay contest focuses on inspiration; Columbia is included – LancasterOnline

Sen. Mike Brubaker is challenging local students to write an essay about a person who has inspired them. Students are encouraged to submit an essay of 500 words or fewer describing how an individual has influenced them in a positive way to accomplish their goals.

http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/813857_Students–essay-contest-focuses-on-inspiration.html

Gov. Tom Corbett is looking for Attorney General Kathleen Kane's answer on lottery contract | PennLive

Gov. Tom Corbett said he is hoping to hear today whether the proposed contract with Camelot Global Services PA, LLC to take over management of the Pennsylvania Lottery passes Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s test for form and legality.

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/02/gov_tom_corbett_is_looking_for.html#incart_m-rpt-2

Mystery bird

Although I only had my point ‘n’ shoot camera with me at the time, I was lucky enough to get these shots of this bird at River Park on Tuesday afternoon.  I’m not sure of the species. It might be a sharp shinned hawk . . .