COLUMBIA SPY

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Two-vehicle crash blocks traffic in Columbia Borough Tuesday morning

Emergency crews responded to a vehicle accident near the intersection of North 5th Street and Avenue F in Columbia Borough Tuesday morning, according to Lancaster County-Wide Communications (LCWC911). The intersection is near the National Watch and Clock Museum and the School of Horology.

The crash, classified as a Class 2 vehicle accident, was reported at approximately 9:44 a.m. Units dispatched to the scene included Traffic 80, Engine 80, Assist 803, and MICU 77-61, per the LCWC911 live incident log. Three Columbia Borough police officers (including the chief) also responded.

Democratic state Sen. Malone kicks off advertising efforts in campaign to hold seat | Politics | lancasteronline.com

The Lancaster County Democrat who narrowly flipped a state Senate district last year rolled out an early TV ad on Tuesday, hoping to demonstrate determination to retain in the fall election what had been a longtime Republican seat.

James Malone's initial advertising purchase is $500,000 for a six-week run on broadcast, streaming and cable TV, his campaign said.

The 30-second ad portrays Malone as a senator who "worked across party lines" to boost funding for law enforcement, greatly expand Sunday hunting and pass the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit. It also shows him with a fishing rod and target practicing with a shotgun, reflecting the district's significant rural component.

https://lancasteronline.com/news/politics/democratic-state-sen-malone-kicks-off-advertising-efforts-in-campaign-to-hold-seat/article_e8650bfe-e4e9-4f1d-b33c-711588223b49.html

Monday, July 20, 2026

Columbia mother recalls final moments after 17-year-old son Wilfredo Garcia was shot dead

https://www.wgal.com/article/wilfredo-garcia-killed-columbia-pa-apartment-shooting/73196213

17-year-old killed in Columbia shooting, death ruled a homicide: coroner [update] | Local News | lancasteronline.com

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in his home in Columbia Borough Saturday night, the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office reported Monday.

Wilfredo Garcia was killed by a single gunshot wound to the head and neck, according to the coroner’s office. His death was ruled a homicide.

Coroner investigators were called to a home on the 900 block of Plane Street around 10:05 p.m. Saturday for a reported shooting. The investigators pronounced Garcia dead inside the home.

The Lancaster County District Attorney's Office said investigators interviewed everyone who was inside the house when the shooting happened and there all occupants of the house at the time the shooting and based on the investigation so far, there does not appear to be a danger to the public and more information will bee released as warranted.

The DA's office asks anyone with information regarding the shooting to call the Columbia Borough Police Department at 717-684-7735.

Garcia’s death is the seventh homicide in Lancaster County this year, and the second in Columbia in 10 days. Since 2000, the county has averaged about 12 homicides a year. The high mark was 2006, with 21.

https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/17-year-old-killed-in-columbia-shooting-death-ruled-a-homicide-coroner-update/article_a000901e-f6a0-4a88-bb61-3135b5d72bfe.html

Deeds Recorded — Columbia Borough — July 20, 2026

Fleckenstein Thomas, Fleckenstein Danielle K, Cleary Danielle, Cleary Danielle K, Clearly Danielle, Clearly Danielle K. conveyed 1338 Malleable Road to Tamang Migma Dolma, Tamang Nima Dorji for $379,900.

Kerper Alexandra C, Lydon Alexandra C. conveyed 750 Locust St. to Roldan Ambert Neftaly J, Ambert Neftaly J. Roldan, Ambert Antonia for $245,000.

Farabaugh Property Group LLC conveyed 912 Locust St. to Arias Albert Soriano for $199,900.

Teresa L. Kuhns conveyed 123 N. Seventh St. to 717homebuyers LLC for $68,700.

Delgiorno Investments LLC conveyed 405 Poplar St. to TKS Capital LLC for $1.