HARRISBURG, Pa – School property taxes would be lower in every district in Pennsylvania under legislation that passed the House today by a vote of 105-86, House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana) said.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Proponents push to legalize hemp farming
COLUMBIA, Pa. (WHTM) – There is a push in Pennsylvania to legalize hemp farming, which some say would create an economic boom.
At Lancaster Trading House Inc.'s headquarters in Columbia, owner Shawn Patrick House had a number of his hemp food products on display, including pretzels and protein powder.
Columbia School District budget still lacks specifics
Columbia School District officials say they are not able to share any specific numbers with the public on their preliminary final budget even though they plan to vote on it Thursday.
The state requires that all school districts pass their final budgets by June 30.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Donegal students install mosaic at Riverfront Park
Artist-in-residence Kevin Lehman is helping the students complete the project. Lehman has helped kids at least a half dozen times in creating mosaic murals.
Route 30 construction shutdowns
Crews are planning to close Route 30 for brief overnight stretches in the Columbia area the week of May 16.
The move is needed so workers can install beams for an overpass carrying Columbia’s long-awaited truck bypass over Route 30.
The effort is planned tentatively for overnight Sunday, May 17, into Monday, May 18.
State Transportation Department officials said Friday the work will lead to intermittent closures of Route 30, of approximately 15 minutes at a time, for both eastbound and westbound traffic from midnight to 5 a.m. Monday, May 18.
“That’s the best time in terms of traffic volumes, since it has the least amount of traffic,” PennDOT spokesman Greg Penny explained.
Project managers are hopeful the beam installation will take only one night, but they have planned for additional nights if needed, officials said.
Motorists on Route 30 approaching the project area who don’t wish to wait for the highway to re-open will be able to use Route 462 as a detour.
Each road closure is expected to be in the 15-to-30-minute range as each of the five overpass beams are installed, officials said.
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PennDOT to close Route 30 in Columbia area for brief stretches the night of May 17-18
Crews are planning to close Route 30 for brief overnight stretches in the Columbia area the week of May 16.
The move is needed so workers can install beams for an overpass carrying Columbia's long-awaited truck bypass over Route 30.
The effort is planned tentatively for overnight Sunday, May 17, into Monday, May 18.
State Transportation Department officials said Friday the work will lead to intermittent closures of Route 30, of approximately 15 minutes at a time, for both eastbound and westbound traffic from midnight to 5 a.m. Monday, May 18.
Dr. Sherry Welsh named to council
Mayor Leo Lutz swore in Dr. Sherry Welsh, who was appointed by Columbia Borough Council on Monday night to fill a council seat vacated a few months ago by Jody Gable. Dr. Welsh will serve out the remainder of the term, which is two-and-half years. Welsh, who holds a doctorate in social work, is currently operations manager for York-Adams Transportation Authority and also works part time as a therapist.
Officer recognized for service during bank robbery
Columbia Borough Police Officer Dave Souders (second from left) was recognized at Monday's borough council meeting for his service in apprehending a bank robber during a robbery at Union Community Bank in West Hempfield on March 1, 2012. West Hempfield Township Supervisor David Dumeyer presented Souders with a commendation award for his actions during the incident. Souders, who was off duty at the time of the robbery, observed the suspect on foot, called in the information, and aided on-duty officers.
(Also pictured above are Columbia Borough Police Chief Jack Brommer (far left) and West Hempfield Police Chief Mark Pugliese (far right)).
(Also pictured above are Columbia Borough Police Chief Jack Brommer (far left) and West Hempfield Police Chief Mark Pugliese (far right)).
Council accepts donation of burning bridge mosaic
Monday, May 11, 2015
Trail Services Building renamed
The recently opened Trail Services Building at River Park has been renamed "Columbia Crossing."
Columbia Borough Council unanimously approved the name at its May 11 meeting.
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Security guard at the bank
(Photo by Rodie Cox)
Time for a trim?
The grass was high at Columbia River Park today, around and behind the new Trail Services Building and elsewhere on the grounds.
Police presence on Avenue J
A heavier police presence has been noted on Avenue J below South Second Street lately. The fate of Avenue J was a topic of discussion at the last two Columbia Borough Council meetings which have occasionally turned contentious, as residents of South Second voiced their opinions. Councillors Kelly Murphy and Jim Smith recently toured Avenue J to examine possibilities for its future.
This photo shows the avenue being blocked temporarily this morning.
Saturday, May 9, 2015
PennDOT to close Route 30 in Columbia area for brief stretches the night of May 17-18
Crews are planning to close Route 30 for brief overnight stretches in the Columbia area the week of May 16.
The move is needed so workers can install beams for an overpass carrying Columbia's long-awaited truck bypass over Route 30.
The effort is planned tentatively for overnight Sunday, May 17, into Monday, May 18.
Friday, May 8, 2015
Despite Act 1, school tax hikes have exceeded inflation
"The eight-year millage increases in other local districts ranged from a high of 50.2 percent in small, cash-strapped Columbia Borough to 18.6 percent in Ephrata."
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Hit and Run at Third and Poplar
A hit-and-run vehicle accident occurred shortly after 5 o'clock this afternoon at Third and Poplar. Reportedly, a pickup truck collided with the vehicle shown below. According to a witness at the scene, the pickup, a silver Toyota Tundra with three middle-aged male occupants initially stopped after the accident. The truck driver parked in front of the car after the car had pulled over, but then sped away, traveling west on Poplar Street and then south on Second.
Bicycle hit on Veterans Memorial Bridge
The Veterans Memorial Bridge was shut down for several hours today after an early afternoon vehicle accident in which a bicyclist was hit. The bicyclist was taken by ambulance, and traffic was temporarily re-routed over the Wrights Ferry (Route 30) Bridge. Columbia Borough, West Hempfield, and East Hempfield Police Departments responded, as well as Columbia Fire Police and other emergency personnel.
(These photos were shot by Columbia Spy despite resistance from West Hempfield Police.)
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Yes, you may walk on public property
Recently, a few folks have questioned whether or not they are allowed to walk in the field on the north side of the Veterans Memorial Bridge, behind Chiques Rock Outfitters (specifically, the area overlooking the Civil War bridge piers).
Columbia Spy asked a few of the borough's movers and shakers about this, and they replied that people may indeed walk there, since the borough recently purchased the property from Norfolk Southern.
Columbian Kerry Glenn notes family connection to Civil War
Kerry Glenn's great-great grandfather was imprisoned at the Confederate prison at Andersonville.
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Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Cancerous tumor confirmed on Susquehanna River smallmouth bass
Since 2012, the commission has twice unsuccessfully petitioned the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to add the river to the state's bi-annual list of impaired waterways. Such a designation would launch a timetable for developing a restoration plan for the river.
Monday, May 4, 2015
Chicken . . . out!
A new vendor prepared chicken on a grill across from Locust Street Park on Saturday. According to a sign at the site, chicken will be available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening.
Blasting the bricks
A worker water-blasted the the bricks this week at the newly constructed building at the Columbia Water Company.
Reflectors reflecting
Reflectors were recently installed at the curbing along the railroad tracks at the bottom of Locust Street.
More vandalism at the gazebo
Columbia electrician Mike Niklaus repaired damage from vandalism at the Locust Street Park gazebo earlier this week. As he was working, a group of teenagers taunted him as they climbed on playground equipment in the fenced-in area. Reportedly, the vandal has been identified, thanks to surveillance cameras, and must make restitution for the damage.
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