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Columbia Borough police will soon begin stricter enforcement of regulations governing electric bikes and scooters, Mayor Leo Lutz announced at the April 22 borough council meeting. The crackdown comes in response to the growing popularity of electric vehicles throughout Columbia and elsewhere, which has raised safety concerns among local officials. "We're starting to see popular not only in Columbia but all around, e-bikes and e-scooters," Mayor Lutz stated during the April 22 meeting. "There are regulations for those electric bikes and electric scooters." According to Lutz, Police Chief Jack Brommer and his officers have been studying applicable rules and regulations and are preparing to take action against non-compliant riders. "They are going to start taking action on those who are violators of those electric bikes and electric scooters for non-compliance," Lutz warned. Lutz expressed particular concern about safety risks as warmer weather approache...

A Lancaster city man raped a 14-year-old girl in his home after picking her up from a playground in Columbia in 2021, according to police.  Lancaster city police have charged, Nicklos McRae, 25, with seven felony counts including rape by forcible compulsion and aggravated indecent assault of a person less than 16.  According to a criminal complaint filed last week, McRae picked up the girl from a playground at Columbia Middle School on the evening of Aug. 30, 2021. Police say he drove the girl to his home in Lancaster city, made unwanted sexual advances and proceeded to assault her.  The girl told police she demanded McRae stop multiple times during the assault, but he ignored her. After the assault, police say, McRae called the girl an Uber to send her home.  A day later, the girl had a Sexual Assault Forensic Examination completed at Lancaster General Hospital. As part of the examination, medical personnel collected DNA, which would be identified as McRae's in 2023...

Snyder Mary E, Good Jodi Ann, Good Jodi A. conveyed 1100 Grinnell Ave. to Snyder Mary E, Good Jodi A. for $1. Carol L. Marusak conveyed 365 S. Third St. to Red Canna LLC for $60,000. Moore Ashley R, Moore Travis J. conveyed 34 N. Sixth St. to Hylton Abigail, Hylton David for $160,000. Sheriff of Lancaster County Pa, Brown Robert G. conveyed 532 N. Third St. to New American Funding LLC for $190,400.

This week's photos of Columbia Click on photos to see larger, sharper images. York County sheriffs were at Plane & Manor Thursday morning.  SEVEN sheriffs  (At least one is on the K9 team, judging from his vest) . . . and a Columbia Borough police officer (not shown). ***************** Painters were at the historic Wright's Ferry Mansion on Tuesday.  ***************** Firetrucks on Locust Street  Police cars at 700 Franklin Street Are we still doing this? Sometimes it's better if you cook things, though. Police activity on Locust  Free loaner tools at Advance Auto Parts Photo shoot on Front Street  Fish's new sign at short 6th & Lancaster Avenue  Police cars at the District Administration Center Saturday morning  Yes, there really is a Wellsville. It's in York County. Here are several photos of the Columbia Animal Shelter... ***************** The banners are gone at Plane & Manor. Dispose of your old flags at the Elks on the 400 block...

Columbia Borough Council has approved a new ordinance allowing limited free downtown parking for senior residents. Council voted unanimously at Tuesday's council meeting to advertise the ordinance,  which establishes a Senior Citizen Parking Permit program that allows residents aged 65 and older to park for free for up to one hour during regular business hours within the Downtown Commercial Zoning District where parking meter zones have been established. Eligible seniors must apply in person at the municipal building at 308 Locust Street and provide a valid driver's license and vehicle registration showing Columbia Borough residency. Only one permit will be issued per residential address. The permits must be displayed on the passenger side lower corner of the windshield and are non-transferable between vehicles or individuals. Each permit will be valid for one year from issuance and must be renewed before expiration. Key details of the program include: - Free parking limited t...