COLUMBIA SPY

  Frank Doutrich addresses council at the March 27 meeting. JOE LINTNER | COLUMBIA SPY  At the March 27, 2025 Columbia Borough Council meeting, the dismissal of former market manager Chris Vera was a key topic of discussion. Vera was fired for "performance concerns," according to a March 5 letter of termination.  Columbia Borough Manager Steven Kaufhold stated the firing "wasn't an easy decision" and noted that council was criticized on social media about the termination. Kaufhold explained that, as borough manager, difficult decisions sometimes need to be made, but he emphasized: "The sole decision to terminate Chris was mine." Kaufhold: "The sole decision to terminate Chris was mine." [Columbia Spy file photo] Resident Frank Doutrich addressed council with concerns: "I don't know what he's done, but council didn't make it great or easy by saying he's not allowed on the borough property. I don't know where you people...

Capriotti Jane M, Hinkle Joseph L. Jr. conveyed 160 S. Eighth St. to Scritchfield Aaron G, Buckwalter Angelina for $276,000. Cimarron Investments LLC, Whitestone Partners LLC, Leonard R. James, Leonard Diane L, Goodman Heather M, Montgomery Sarah N, Kostoff Amy S, Route 322 Keystone Courts Mobile Home Park LLC, Wayne Thomas LLC, Thomas Wayne LLC conveyed property on a public road to Cimarron Investments LLC for $1. Cimarron Investments LLC conveyed 20 N. Second St. to CFH Holdings LLC for $1. Cimarron Investments LLC conveyed 28 N. Second St. to CFH oldings LLC for $1. Whitestone Partners LLC conveyed 30 N. Second St. to CFH Holdings LLC for $1. Wayne Thomas Llc, Thomas Wayne LLC conveyed 156 Walnut St. to CFH Holdings LLC for $1. Proverb Realty LLC conveyed 152 Walnut St. to CFH Holdings LLC for $1. Proverb Realty LLC conveyed 150 Walnut St. to CFH Holdings LLC for $1. Cimarron Investments LLC conveyed 161 Locust St. to CFH Holdings LLC for $1.

  This week's photos of Columbia   Click on photos to see larger, sharper images.     Columbia 10th grader Cayden is collecting for his college fund by playing sax at Janson Park a few times a week. Here, Cayden is playing sax, accompanied by church bells. Sidewalk art on Walnut Street  Free Columbia Curiosities, on the 300 block of Walnut, always has cool stuff . . . ****************** Old-time street lamp at 4th & Cherry River Trail Parking  Downspout at the District Administration Center  A datestone? On the downspout? And where's the downspout on the other side? Seen at Columbia River Park  The Tin Man is on the 300 block of Locust.  Hyacinth  Crazy numbers Cacti in Avenue G Ace of Fades held a benefit on Saturday for fallen officer Andrew Duarte.  Sticker shock! Poop-free Zone Braces, such as this one, have been added to utility poles around town. Missing glass Empty market  Contractors hired by the South Central Trans...