Bluebird at Columbia River Park . . .
Monday, March 28, 2016
About Town
Bluebird at Columbia River Park . . .
High winds break window, send bins sailing
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Donation to American Cancer Society | Columbia Borough Police Department
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Pennsylvania governor relents after 9-month budget impasse
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's Democratic governor says he won't block Republicans' $6.6 billion no-new-taxes spending package after nearly nine months of budget gridlock.
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Kleen-Rite releases video of top 10 Little Tree scents
Columbia School District drops membership in School Boards Association
The Columbia school board voted to cease its membership with the Pennsylvania School Boards Association at its Thursday, March 17, meeting.
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"Inside Edition" picks up Columbia burglary story

GO HERE:
http://www.insideedition.com/headlines/15418-cops-burglar-walks-right-in-sets-right-down-wears-familys-clothes-eats-their-food
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Old Columbia dam that blocked shad helped create Fish & Boat Commission, celebrating its 150th year
Teresa Allen named interim market manager
This is the route to the trail
Monday, March 21, 2016
State trooper says Cortney Fry killer Micah Stewart likely hanged himself in prison cell
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Police arrest suspect during burglary in progress

Officers arrived a short time later and took Jock into custody. It was determined that Jock had been in the house at least two (2) days and was wearing clothing that belonged to the homeowner and his girlfriend when taken into custody. Jock also had a backpack on him that contained several items from the homeowner as well as his child. Jock ate food that the victims had bought prior to going on vacation and was sleeping on the first floor of the house.
The homeowner stated that numerous furniture items were moved around the house, most of the clothing that was in drawers and in the laundry room had been moved as well as food had been used and two (2) knives were thrown into the ceiling of the first floor. Numerous items were missing from the house and are valued at approx. $2,800.00. Several items in the house were damaged including damage to a door and window. Damage was estimated at approx. $1,075.00. The victims also found pills, alcohol and cigarettes that did not belong to them in the house.
Jock was taken to central arraignment after being charged with one felony count of Burglary, a felony count of Theft, a misdemeanor charge of Criminal Mischief and two (2) misdemeanor counts of Prohibited Acts. If anyone has any other information they are asked to contact the Columbia Borough Police Department.
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SCCA to hold events this weekend
On Saturday, March 26 we are hosting the film, "Sushi Cop", directed by Cooper Troxell of Brooklyn, NY. This film was shot in and around Columbia, PA. Cooper is the son of Bob and Beth Troxell.
224 Locust Street
Columbia, PA 17512
Retired engineer is still the father of invention
His goal while making the grandfather clock was "to refine it to the point that it keeps the most accurate time that is possible."
In 2014, he donated the remarkable timepiece to the National Watch and Clock Museum in Columbia, Pennsylvania, where it is on public display.
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http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20160320/ARTICLES/160329998