So a Newtown Township secretary sends out e-mails to a Delaware wine merchant to order wine for a "Republican event" obstensibly for her "friend" Supervisor Linda Houldin. The secretary writes that she'll pick up the wine during work hours because it's for her "boss." And then, when asked about it later says she made the whole thing up.

Hmmm. This kind of thing always raises the question: Was the secretary lying then or is she lying now?

It is illegal for Pennsylvanians to cross state lines to bring tax-free booze back to Pa. It is also illegal for township employees to perform politcal tasks while on the clock at work.

My print column is up.