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Royer's Flowers' Bouquets For Books a big help for area libraries

Royer's Flowers & Gifts' annual book drive collected 1,653 new children's books for public libraries in six counties, including Lancaster.

During its recent Bouquets For Books campaign, the Lebanon-based business offered free flowers for each book customers donated at its 17 stores in the region.

Royer's recently presented the books to county library systems and the independent Hershey Public Library. The Library System of Lancaster County received the most: 616 books.

Books also were collected locally at Royer's Lancaster West, Ephrata, Leola and Columbia stores.

http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/922001_Royer-s-Flowers--Bouquets-For-Books-a-big-help-for-area-libraries.html

Miller's JFK 50 Mile victory is one of legendary proportions

Zach Miller provided both Saturday at the 51st annual edition of the nation's oldest and largest ultramarathon.

The 25-year-old from Columbia, Pa., overcame strong headwinds, cold temperatures and a loaded field of runners to win the 50.2-mile race in 5 hours, 38 minutes and 53 seconds — the third-fastest time in event history.

http://m.heraldmailmedia.com/sports/miller-s-jfk-mile-victory-is-one-of-legendary-proportions/article_765aa1c4-54b2-11e3-aac6-0019bb30f31a.html?mode=jqm

Columbia K-9 assists in vehicle search

http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/922882_Police-chase-down-vehicle-in-city--detain-2-females.html

Columbia Fire Station handing out smoke detectors

Thanks to a donation from an area business, Columbia Fire Station No. 1 recently was stocked with 100 detectors to give away free to borough residents in need.

http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/920379_Columbia-Fire-Station-handing-out-smoke-detectors.html

With colder weather here, officials urge residents to check smoke detectors

http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/920317_With-colder-weather-here--officials-urge-residents-to-check-smoke-detectors-.html

Suspect in Columbia shooting named

A suspect in the Saturday morning shooting of a 34-year-old Columbia man has been identified.

Columbia Borough police have filed charges, including criminal attempt homicide, against Terrance James Lucas, 38. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Lucas is described as a black male, 6 feet, 3 inches tall with a muscular build.

http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/919846_Suspect-in-columbia-shooting-named.html