Pier around the corner

The piers from the bridge burned during the Civil War can still be seen near the Veterans Memorial Bridge, running next to its north side. The bridge was burned by Columbia militiamen to thwart the advance of Confederate forces planning to invade Union territory. 

Thanks to Lancaster historian Randy Harris, the piers - along with a nearby lock of the old Pennsylvania canal - have been recognized as an authenticated site on the National Underground Network to Freedom run by the National Park Service.

The pier shown below is in remarkably good condition, considering its age and the trauma it withstood, but charring can be seen on some of the stones.

More information about the recent historical designation can be found HERE.

"Wood" you look at that!

 Recently, this boat, laden with wood, was moored at one of the docks at Columbia River Park. 

 Workers soon showed up to load it onto a waiting trailer at the boat-launch ramp.

 Two young people stared in amazement at the undertaking.

One of the workers (apparently the captain of the vessel) continued to work alone, loading the wood by hand and with the help of a small jib crane. Perhaps, a similar scene (minus the modern devices) occurred along this stretch of the river 200 years ago.

Community rallies to raise more than $65,000 and counting for stabbing victim

In just under one month since Annika Horn was brutally attacked, donations have come pouring in from all over the world to help cover medical and counseling costs, lost work and to provide her a safe place to live.

MORE:
http://m.lancasteronline.com/news/local/community-rallies-to-raise-more-than-and-counting-for-stabbing/article_27fd402e-4a64-11e4-a497-001a4bcf6878.html?mode=jqm

Just planted

Arborvitae trees were planted recently at the NRTSB, aka Visitors Center, at Columbia River Park.

Head-On!

A head-on collision occurred Friday afternoon on South Fifth Street near Avenue N. A gray Saturn traveling north allegedly crossed lanes and struck a yellow Mustang facing south.

Seen at Columbia Post Office

Can it help?

Property taxes are generally affordable, advocacy group finds

According to the report, residents in Columbia, Cocalico, Donegal, Lampeter-Strasburg and Octorara are paying a bigger share of property taxes in relation to their taxable personal income than those living in other parts of the county.

MORE:
http://m.lancasteronline.com/news/local/property-taxes-are-generally-affordable-advocacy-group-finds/article_ebf50c76-4a5c-11e4-9147-001a4bcf6878.html?mode=jqm