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About Town 11/29/2020

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 This week's photos of Columbia (Click/tap on photos to see larger, sharper images.) Here's an elusive cat on the hunt down by the tracks. And here's The Tint Shop at 4th & Union. "Telemedicine" via a number on a utility pole -  What could go wrong? Scarf bombing on Locust Street (and 4th) Cloud-to-cloud rainbow Mother's Day Truck Convoy Plaques like this one have been appearing on various buildings around town. This one should contain a message of thanks to the taxpayers of Columbia, who financed the project. Some sort of makeshift boat was moored just offshore in Washington Boro. The secret lair of water company vehicles Here's a tree that's seen better days. These folks were giving Joseph a lift. He ended up here. Andy's 4th & Cherry store is gone for good, but the one on Ironville Pike is open. Big boot with big canes Do it somewhere else! A giant bulb for generating great ideas And here's one now - doors within a door. Americana Th...

AGENDA - COLUMBIA BOROUGH COUNCIL WORK SESSION - DECEMBER 1, 2020

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 Download the 14-page meeting packet  HERE.

Today is Columbia baseball player Jimmy Sheckard's 142nd birthday

Former MLB star was a member of the Cubs 1908-09 World Series champions https://lancasteronline.com/sports/today-is-columbia-baseball-player-jimmy-sheckards-142nd-birthday/article_75cc83ee-edaa-11e8-9c06-cb399350ae53.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share  

DEEDS RECORDED - COLUMBIA BOROUGH - NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Nell M. Bohnart and John Hibberd A conveyed 368 S. Third St. to Raymond Valentin Nieves and Raymond Valentin Nieves for $60,000. Frank J. Doutrich conveyed property on Ironville Pike to Barbara Jane Moyer and Walter H. Sikorski Jr. for $135,500. Kathleen F. Hodgen, Jean E. Kreiser and Jean H. Kreiser conveyed property on a public road to Sarah E. Dohren for $156,000. Harry L. Oakes conveyed property on Lawrence Street to Neighborhood Properties Solutions LLC for $63,000.

Warrant issued for Columbia man: Rodriguez, Isaiah Manuel - Criminal Attempt-Homicide and 3 additional charges | Lancaster Bureau of Police

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*****PREVIOUSLY RELEASED INFORMATION*****  On Saturday November 21, 2020 at approximately 2319 hrs. Officers from Lancaster Bureau of Police, Platoon A, responded to the 1st blk. N. Mulberry St. for a large fight. Additional callers to 911 reported that shots had been fired and that at least one person had been shot.  The first Officers on-scene located a 41 year old male suffering from multiple gun shot wounds. Officers used 1st Aid kits to administer life saving efforts to the victim. The victim was transported to the hospital by EMS. There, he underwent emergency surgery and is currently in critical but stable condition.  Officers spoke with witnesses and gathered information about what had happened leading up to the shooting. Information obtained from witnesses was that there was a party on N. Mulberry St. A fight broke out amongst those at the party. One person involved in the fight left, retrieved a gun and returned to the scene of the fight. The suspect fired shots...

About Town 11/22/2020

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 This week's photos of Columbia A window watcher at Third Street Vintage As well as a bird waiting to be fed - Waiting and waiting and waiting A helping hand is always welcome. Another haircut crisis may be coming during the second wave of COVID. Blunder thou further towards the season. What are the charges? The saga continues. Long vehicles blocking intersections: Onward and downward! For those who want to sit back while they pedal. A new mausoleum arrived at the Holy Trinity Cemetery this week: ******************** Tis the season More of the Market House: See what $2 million+ can buy. Take a good look. You're paying for it. A political message at a taxpayer-funded project. This has gotta be a NO-NO. Looks like that sign on the blacktop worked. Still there - Year after year after year Big boat complete with solar panel Meanwhile, down at Floyd's