COLUMBIA SPY

And this is why: This incident reportedly occurred today at the National Watch and Clock Museum.

A 73-year-old woman hit and killed by a vehicle on Sunday has been identified as Fay Hogentogler of Columbia. She was hit by a pickup truck as she crossed the street towards Locust Street Park shortly after noon near the intersection of Cherry Street and Lancaster Avenue. Paramedics administered aid at the scene, and she was then transported by EMS to Lancaster General Hospital where she died of her injuries. According to Columbia Borough Police, the 58-year-old female driver of the Dodge Dakota Sport pickup stayed at the scene and cooperated with police. She is not suspected of being under the influence of any intoxicating substance. There will be no comment on any potential charges against the driver until the ongoing investigation/reconstruction is completed. Any witnesses are asked to contact Detective Matthew Leddy at 717-684-7735 ext. 7210 or Sgt. Sam Stein at 717-684-7735..

Different people found different ways to beat the heat this afternoon at Columbia River Park, by: Wading . . . Splashing . . . Rafting . . . And Teeing off . . .

Many people make more than the minimum wage — which is $7.25, currently in Pennsylvania — however, even at the state average wage, affordable housing is out of reach for many.  The average wage needed to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Pennsylvania is $18.27. The average wage in Pennsylvania is $13.80.  MORE: http://www.pennlive.com/news/2016/05/there_is_no_place_in_pennsylva.html?ath=7fa8ef6e7c411bcb0867e0a4fb88ba35#cmpid=nsltr_herostrybutton_single

Recent pics about town . . . This helicopter with a dangling cable has been flying around the area lately. Columbia Park Rangers spruced up the plaza area across from Rotary Park last week.  Bicycle built for two plus one. Bicycle icons were spray-painted at Columbia River Park and on the sidewalk along Route 441 Thursday morning. The icons mark the route to and from the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail. The icons continue along the sidewalk towards Bridge Street. "The Little Trolley That Could" chuggin' over the tracks.  New informational sign at Columbia Crossing Pigeon with an aura Parochial school advertising on public school property? Bricking it up at Second and Locust Interesting that this symbol is being displayed a few hundred feet from where the bridge was burned. One of the many "ghost signs" around town of industries from years past. The link  HERE  claims the building wa...

A van purportedly belonging to a storm-chasing team was parked at Columbia River Park this afternoon, although team members did not appear to be in the area.  We wonder if they know something we don't about the weather forecast.