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A lecture by McGill followed by a tour of the new museum exhibit "Underground Railroad: Destination Columbia,'' Fri. 3 p.m. at the Columbia Historic Preservation Society. A walking tour of abolitionist Columbia follows at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 . Call 717-572-7149. MORE: https://lancasteronline.com/features/entertainment/slave-dwelling-project-presents-several-public-programs-in-lancaster-this/article_51220706-642c-11e8-8b9a-33a521ade7d5.html

Columbia Borough commissioned a feasibility study last year to determine the possibility of moving the borough offices at 308 Locust Street to one of two other locations: 430 Walnut Street or 200 N. 5th Street. According to officials, the borough has outgrown its present location and needs more space for offices, storage, etc.  430 Walnut Street is currently owned by Cimarron Investments LLC, and 200 N. 5th Street is the district administration center (DAC) for the Columbia Borough School District.  Results of the $12,900 study were discussed at a joint meeting of borough officials and the school board on May 24, but ultimately no location was chosen. The 430 Walnut Street location was not discussed. Also, options other than those presented in the study were considered, such as expanding the borough hall or moving into the market house. Information pertaining to the study was obtained from the borough by Columbia News, Views & Reviews through a right-to-know re...

Columbia has seen its share of graffiti but rarely with a positive message. The graffiti that recently appeared in Rotary Park, however, consisted of several motivational quotes. And not to worry: The messages were written in chalk.

Columbia Borough Judith Clawges and Sheriff of Lancaster County conveyed 556 Union St. to Belco Community Credit Union for $25,000. Sheriff of Lancaster County and Jonathan Torres conveyed 643 Union St. to Valley View Capital LLC for $52,500. Kevin L. Funk conveyed 331 N. Third St. to Redevelopment Authority County of Lancaster for $80,000. Sheriff of Lancaster County, Kathy Ann Andrews and Kathy A. Andrews conveyed 206 Union St. to Valley View Capital LLC for $42,000. Sheriff of Lancaster County and Ryan E. Reinbold conveyed 220 Cedar St. to Fhg 92 LLC for $42,600. The estate of James R. Anderson, the estate of James Ray Anderson and Theresa M. Anderson conveyed 248 N. Second St. to Theresa M. Oatman for $1 . Thomaseen Misel conveyed 1020 Park Ave. to Thomaseen Misel and Michael T. Misel for $1 . Richard Frick and Josetta Frick conveyed 700 Manor St. to Columbia Borough Fire Department for $82,000. The estate of Jean E. Kopp and the estate of Jean E. Brommer conveyed 1263 Hereford Dri...

Members of the Columbia Borough Fire Department placed wreaths at several Columbia locations today to pay their respects to military veterans. Ordinarily, they would have done so during Columbia's parade yesterday, but it was canceled due to a severe weather forecast. The fire company did, however, participate in parades in Marietta and Wrightsville today before laying wreaths. Ever on duty, the firefighters responded to a fire call during wreath-laying, which turned out to be a false alarm and units were canceled. Wreaths were placed at the following locations: Columbia VFW Post 2435 at 4th & Manor: Locust Street Park in front of "The Returned Soldier": American Legion Post #372 on Chestnut Street:

Please remember that if you are heading down to the Columbia River Park to not park in the large lot near the boat ramps unless you have a trailer with your vehicle. From Memorial Day to Labor day this lot is for vehicles with trailers only. If you choose to park here without a trailer, you may get a $25 ticket. The picture in this post shows alternative places to park nearby. Source:  https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/post/river-park-parking-reminder-0

This week's pics from around Columbia... (Click or tap on photos to see larger, sharper images.)  Close-up of the Weeping Angel at Mount Bethel A side view  Holy Light!  Some people who should know better insist on calling this "Riverfront Park." Anyway, here's Columbia Crossing, seen from the Veterans Memorial Bridge.  Here's another look.  And under the bridge . . . a painting of the bridge taking shape  ". . . it's  spring  when the world is puddle-wonderful" [in Just-] e.e.cummings  Looks like someone finally got sick of the weeds in the 300 block of Avenue G.  So that's where the news is.  Really? These steps will never pass inspection.  "Turkey vulture on brick chimney"  Purple petunia  Tearing up the tracks near the Columbia Plaza  Sometimes things just pop up.  He didn't want his picture taken. ...