COLUMBIA SPY

It's fall 2018, the leaves are falling, and it's time for Columbians to choose a candidate who will best represent them in Pennsylvania's 98th legislative district, of which we are a part. Right at the outset, we at Columbia Spy are announcing our support for candidate Mary Auker-Endres, and here’s why: The 98th is currently represented by 8-term Republican Dave Hickernell. Or at least that's the rumor. Hickernell has been keeping a notoriously low profile. Very low. Virtually non-existent, in fact. If he is trying to be conspicuous by his absence he has succeeded. He has all but abandoned his Locust Street office and has not maintained a public presence in Columbia for quite some time. In addition, Hickernell has routinely refused to inform voters of his positions on the issues. According to the non-partisan site VoteSmart.org , he has failed the Political Courage Test. The site states: “David Hickernell has refused to provide voters with positions on key is...

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This week's photos from around Columbia... (Tap/click on photos for larger, sharper images.) Town crier, right on time  Speaking of time, here's the clock at the small plaza at 5th and Chestnut under an autumn sky.  A close-up of the same  Here's the old clock tower at NAWCC. And yet another timepiece - at NAWCC. *************** This dragon landed on the 400 block of Poplar. Here are a few nightlights that popped up on Chestnut Street recently... *************** These lions (?) watch from the doorway at 401 Walnut. They should be rehabilitated and repainted. Looks like there are several layers of old paint on the wood surfaces.  Here's the one on the right.  And the one on the left.  There's also some ornate filigree on the arch above the door.  Here 's a longer view of the door and doorway - looking quite historic. *************** ...