Monday, May 25, 2015
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Vehicle accident - Class I
An accident involving a vehicle and a motorcycle occurred today at 3:50 p.m. at the intersection of Route 441 and Plane Street. One person was taken by ambulance.
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Columbia Crossing - Hours of Operation (including bathrooms)
So, where do you "go" on Mondays and Tuesdays - and after 5 p.m.?
This boat's for the birds
A contingent of birders braved the mighty Susquehanna on a bucket boat this morning to check the progress of the falcon nestlings under the Veterans Memorial Bridge.
The two immature falcons, called eyasses, are 20 days old - too young to fly. The researchers banded the two young females and returned them to the nest where it's hoped they'll stay for another 20 days, when they'll be ready to fly.
The bucket boat was provided by Harcon Corporation from Paradise, PA.
After the mission, the boat was loaded onto a specially-outfitted rig . . .
and taken away.
Does Columbia have a parking problem?
What's this?
A sign at North Ninth Street and Ironville Pike - for Turkey Hill Experience overflow parking?
At Columbia High School?
Sure enough, there's a sign at THE for a shuttle for off-site parking.
And another one telling folks to park at CHS.
And yet the consultants told us Columbia doesn't have a parking problem.
History lives on at Mount Bethel Cemetery
Mount Bethel Cemetery, established in 1730, holds over ten thousand former Columbia citizens.
Superintendent Ron Mable led a tour of the cemetery grounds, as part of May's Fourth Friday celebration.
The cemetery is the oldest burial ground in continual use in the Columbia area.
More than 600 servicemen from nine wars, dating from the Revolutionary War, are buried here.
Grave markers of various shapes, sizes, and eras stand here.
The cemetery predates the formal creation of the borough by Samuel Wright in 1788.
Potters Field holds 23 black Union soldiers from the Civil War era.
"The mission statement of Mt. Bethel Cemetery is to maintain, preserve, and enhance, for the benefit of the general public, the cottage, grounds, and memorials located within the boundaries of these hallowed grounds; to foster the appreciation and respect for those who are interred within, to maintain permanent records of those whose earthly remains have been entrusted to us, and to provide a community resource for historic, educational, and cultural activities."
Friday, May 22, 2015
Lancaster city lists landlord citations for April
LNP intends to run the citation lists as provided by the city.
So why doesn't Columbia do this? Maybe public shaming would motivate slumlords into compliance.
Free lunch for kids this summer
Hands Across the Street which operates under Columbia Presbyterian Church are sponsors of the USDA Summer Food Service Program.
Any child 18 and under is eligible
No income requirements
No pre-registration required
June 8th thru August 21st
Monday thru Friday
11:00 am thru 1:00 pm
Food will be served and must be consumed at site locations listed below:
Columbia Presbyterian Church 360 locust Street
St. Johns Lutheran Church 23 South 6th Street
VFW (outside pavilion) 401 Manor Street
Columbia Consolidated Fire House 265 South 10th Street
Wagon Werks 920 Plane Street
Borough Offices: 308 Locust Street, Columbia PA 17512 | Phone: 717-684-2467
Yard waste pickup date
Due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25, 2015, yard waste will be picked up on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 with additional pick ups on Wednesday if necessary.
Borough Offices: 308 Locust Street, Columbia PA 17512 | Phone: 717-684-2467
Lloyd Mifflin Exhibit to Open Friday, May 22
The Columbia Historic Presentation Society's "The Mifflin Experience" Grand Opening will open this Fourth Friday in Columbia on May 22, 2015 from 5 PM -8 PM. Located near the home of "America's Greatest Sonneteer," enjoy Lloyd Mifflin's art, sonnets, photography and personal archives. The Museum will display other famous Columbia artists. Come and enjoy an experience of Lloyd Mifflin's life and literary contributions to America.
Fourth Fridays in Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville
Come, join us along the River Towns and experience the Arts in our communities!
Highlights for May:
Join us Friday, May 22nd for Fourth Fridays featuring Weavings, Ink in Wrightsville they will display "A River Runs Through Them" till June 6, 2015.
Garth Gallery Studio & Frame Shop will be open for a new display and viewing their new color palette. Susquehanna Center for the Creative Arts is continuing their show "The Figure – An Interpretation". Through the Fire Artists Studio is showing works from Jerry King Musser, Janette Toth-Musser, and Mathew Jakeilski. Weavings, Ink is continuing their show of "River Runs Through It". Columbia Historic Preservation Society is featuring Columbia's famous Sonneteer and Artist, Lloyd Mifflin. On exhibit will be some of his most famous art work and of course, his sonnets and books. Works of his father, John Houston Mifflin will also be on exhibit. The Historic Mount Bethel Cemetery is premiering their new self – guided tour book, "History Lives On". Tours begin at 5pm and last till 8pm. Guided tours begin at 5pm and continue each hour thereafter. Bootleg Antiques & Oddities is having moonshine samples and a certified Chirologist (hand reader), Fred Salzman – appointments requested. Cost for a 20 minute reading is $5 and will be donated to the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Wounded Warrior Project. Salem United Church of Christ on 324 Walnut Street Columbia, will be offering a way to relax in prayer and gather with others. Service will begin after 9pm. For a complete listing of all Fourth Friday participants scroll down.
Garth Gallery Studio & Frame Shop will be open for a new display and viewing their new color palette. Susquehanna Center for the Creative Arts is continuing their show "The Figure – An Interpretation". Through the Fire Artists Studio is showing works from Jerry King Musser, Janette Toth-Musser, and Mathew Jakeilski. Weavings, Ink is continuing their show of "River Runs Through It". Columbia Historic Preservation Society is featuring Columbia's famous Sonneteer and Artist, Lloyd Mifflin. On exhibit will be some of his most famous art work and of course, his sonnets and books. Works of his father, John Houston Mifflin will also be on exhibit. The Historic Mount Bethel Cemetery is premiering their new self – guided tour book, "History Lives On". Tours begin at 5pm and last till 8pm. Guided tours begin at 5pm and continue each hour thereafter. Bootleg Antiques & Oddities is having moonshine samples and a certified Chirologist (hand reader), Fred Salzman – appointments requested. Cost for a 20 minute reading is $5 and will be donated to the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Wounded Warrior Project. Salem United Church of Christ on 324 Walnut Street Columbia, will be offering a way to relax in prayer and gather with others. Service will begin after 9pm. For a complete listing of all Fourth Friday participants scroll down.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Columbia remembers: Walking tour spotlights historic and unusual graves in Mount Bethel cemetery
On Friday, local historians will unveil a glossy new program for self-guided tours of the site.
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