Deeds Recorded—Columbia Borough—January 19, 2026

Jamie Anderson conveyed 328 Walnut St. to Rohrback Elizabeth G, Emery David M. for $319,000.

Detz Jeffrey C, Detz Christine A. conveyed 568 Chestnut St. to Ziegler Jacqueline H, Thomas Nicole P. for $460,000.

Michael R. Young conveyed property on South Fifth Street to JBS Homes LLC for $160,000.

Michael R. Young conveyed 27 S. Fifth St. to JBS Homes, Sinz Emily for $110,000.

Hilltop Investment Group LLC conveyed property on Union Street to Hilltop Holding Group LLC for $1.

About Town—January 18, 2026

This week's photos of Columbia 

Click on photos to see larger, sharper images. 

JOE LINTNER | COLUMBIA SPY 

Many saw this brilliant display Monday afternoon/evening.

The WGAL News 8 Storm Team was at Columbia River Park Tuesday morning, forecasting and standing around.

*****************

More equipment arrived at 750 South 9th Street for a project in which nine single-family attached dwelling units will be built on the 0.55-acre lot.

Valley View Capital LLC bought the lot from the borough for $70,000 in 2023.

*****************

Wednesday morning provided us with this vivid sunrise. 

Columbia under glass at Borough Hall 

The mayor wants council to consider going with a single-hauler for trash pickup, although not necessarily this one.

The bell tower at the former Shawnee Fire Company building on Union Street is looking pretty shabby, but it does have a bell.

The restroom for Makle Park had to be relocated to avoid an underground electrical wire, at a cost of $3,445.00.

Here's the documentation:

We were "blessed" with snow two days in a row...

###

Albatwitch Day 2026 accepting vendor applications

Columbia Borough School District proposes renovations for next 5 years | Community News | lancasteronline.com

MORGAN HUBER | FOR LNP | LANCASTERONLINE

When: Columbia Borough School board meeting, Jan. 13.

What happened: Keith Ramsey, business manager, on behalf of the property committee, proposed $1.97 million in renovation projects through the 2029-30 academic year.

Details: Anticipated improvements would include painting some of the Hill Campus interior, resurfacing the track at the football stadium, replacing the generator and storage tank at Taylor Middle School, and painting and updating the interior hallways, exterior doors, and bathroom floors at Park Elementary.

Funding: If approved, the balance of the capital improvement fund would end with $1.28 million following the implementation of these projects.

Background: Ramsey also outlined the recently completed renovation projects. This year, workers painted some of the interior of the Hill campus, replaced the stadium lights, updated the playground at Taylor Middle School and replaced exterior doors at Park Elementary.

Cost: These renovations cost the district $948,712, the lowest spending for renovations in three years.

MORE:

https://lancasteronline.com/news/regional/columbia-borough-school-district-proposes-renovations-for-next-5-years/article_36c250e7-eeeb-4add-b76e-b691ab6bd509.html 

Seen today in Columbia: a man with a message

LANCASTER AREA SEWER AUTHORITY WILL BE WORKING ON MANOR STREET PAST 6PM ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 | Columbia Borough Police Department

https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/lancaster/columbia-boro-pd/10552/post/lancaster-area-sewer-authority-will-be-working-manor-street-past-6pm-tuesday-january-20 

Volunteers install siding and more at Habitat for Humanity's Women Build event in Columbia [photos] | Home & Garden | lancasteronline.com

https://lancasteronline.com/features/home_garden/volunteers-install-siding-and-more-at-habitat-for-humanitys-women-build-event-in-columbia-photos/article_03402a07-a58b-4868-8cb4-9ef214a552a5.html