COLUMBIA SPY

Columbia Water Co. is seeking state permission to raise its residential rate by 13.2 percent, to recover the cost of improving its system and providing service. MORE: http://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/columbia-water-co-seeks-rate-increase/article_aceb5a56-5d89-11e7-aca4-7b72b1db4871.html

Columbia Borough in Lancaster County put up $100,000 of its own money to jump start the process. MORE: http://www.ldnews.com/story/news/2017/06/29/could-land-bank-fix-lebanons-nuisance-properties/435252001/

"I was a small company, with a small policy," he recalled recently, "and I started getting killed." MORE: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robbmandelbaum/2017/06/28/for-one-manufacturer-dropping-health-insurance-worked-but-only-for-a-while/?c=0&s=OwnersManual

Borough officials have enlisted the help of Hospitality Marketers International, Inc. , a Wisconsin-based firm, to perform a feasibility study regarding a hotel. Currently, Columbia has no lodging for out-of-town guests. Information gathered suggests this would be a boost for the town. Visitors to Columbia Crossing, the Northwest River Trail, Turkey Hill Experience, the Watch and Clock Museum, Historic Society, and the many antique shops may welcome the opportunity to stay overnight. Visitors staying longer will most likely spend more than just time here. The study will cost under $5,000 and is expected to be finalized by August.

Night light by day  Jesus #1 (Laurel Hill)  Jesus #2 (Laurel Hill)  Cacti in Avenue G  Gryphon in the grass  A pet named "Woody" ?  Tug o' war  Comin' atcha!  Biker with git-tar in tow  Lots of rods Speak Friend and enter   Welcome to the Jungle  Double barrel ... plus one   Hey, Mr Limousine Driver! The age-old pastime  Big man about town   Hurrah!  Reflecting on time  The trolley's tired and is going home now. It began January 20, 2017.  This building just got a plaque.  And there it is - 22 South Second.  Anger issues?  This building just got a sign.  And there it is - 223 Cherry Street.   Flags for vets  at Laurel Hill for Independence Day   Bumblebee at work But that's none of your beeswax!

It’s almost time for America to celebrate its independence. With this holiday, barbecues and picnics come to mind. You may not have realized that many of the items that you use when you have a barbecue or picnic are recyclable. Many products and packaging you may use to prepare your barbecue feast are recyclable. Make sure you have a recycle bin available to dispose of these materials when the time comes. Here are some items that you should look out for when you’re at your next gathering. Just make sure they are empty and rinsed. Then they may be tossed in your single stream recycling container and placed at the curb on your next collection day! Plastic Food Storage Containers Condiment Containers Plastic Beverage Containers Bug Spray and Sun Block Bottles and Cans Empty Charcoal Bags (Paper Bags) Aluminum Beverage Containers Cardboard Boxes Cartons And Many More! While many items such as these are recyclable, you will come across some items that are not recyclable. Pleas...

On 06-26-17 the Columbia Borough Police took a report about a theft that occurred at Columbia Gold, located at 469 Locust St. It was reported that a male had taken a gold chain from the store without paying for it. This occurred at approx. 12:56PM on 06-24-17. The male is show in the picture wearing the black t-shirt. If anyone knows anything about the theft or the identity of the male in the picture they are asked to submit a tip below or contact the police department at 717-684-7735. Case Status: Current Case Type: Criminal Source: Columbia Borough Police Department

The Columbia Borough Highway Department is continuing the widening and paving of Heritage Drive, which runs parallel to Front Street - on the opposite side of the railroad tracks.  The plan may provide an additional 40 parking spaces. In order to qualify for liquid fuels funding, there must be two lanes. According to the minutes of the April 18, 2017 Public Works Committee meeting, plans for the removal of brush and fencing were to be finalized at a meeting with residents on April 20. Reportedly, wrought iron fencing, similar to that enclosing the parking lot at the bottom of Locust, was chosen by residents. The fence will separate Heritage Drive from properties owned by members of the Columbia Heritage River Cottage Association, Inc.  Will these leftover sections of track need to be removed?  The borough should take this opportunity to pave the first block of Union Street (shown above) which has basically been neglected for decades. ...

County Commissioners on Tuesday directed Lancaster County-Wide Communications to encrypt police transmissions, blocking the public — and media — from hearing what’s going on in the county. MORE: http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/lancaster-county-commissioners-order-police-transmissions-encrypted-blocking-scanners-for/article_82423a3e-5b56-11e7-b217-97e5fb268556.html

PPL began replacing customers' meters in the fall of 2016, and the work will continue through 2019. PPL will directly contact customers by mail and phone before replacing their meters. MORE: https://www.pplelectric.com/reliability/new-electric-meters/deployment-schedule-and-materials.aspx