Monday, March 28, 2016

About Town

Recent pics from around town . . . 


 Turnstiles at the high school

 Training session at Turkey Hill Experience

On the leash

 Evidence of theft

 Market House inscription at St Peter Apartments




Now that the Columbia Water Company upgrade is complete, it's time to move this stuff off of Heritage Drive so that the road can be paved. We're going to need the space for parking, now that Columbia Crossing is open and company's coming this summer. 










 These siblings were seen on the 100 block of Walnut a few days ago.
They were a little camera-shy . . . 

 . . . but he wasn't.

 Posing for the paparazzi

 Red squirrel seen last week in Locust Street Park.

 It's those guys again.

 On the lookout


 TAKEDOWN!

 A source tells Columbia Spy that this fence around the perimeter of Mount Bethel Cemetery will be painted by Ville Painters, Inc. in the near future at a cost of $30,000.


 Repairs at Prudhomme's




Bluebird at Columbia River Park . . .


Is it the bluebird of happiness?


Tired tires


Hi-tech hang-up?

Can you dig it?

The streets aren't exactly paved with gold, but this might be a start.
(100 block of Locust)

Crumbling date stone at Second and Locust

 Easter Grinch at Tacos to Go

 Renovations at The Arts at Hinkles.

 SOLD ONLINE ONLY . . . ?

 21 South Fourth Street





 A new flavor of Turkey Hill Iced Tea: Burnt tobacco, filtered for your enjoyment.


 Stumps in use along "stump avenue"

 Pole position

You're



208-210 Locust on Easter Sunday . . .





High winds break window, send bins sailing

High winds blew a large window pane from its frame at this building at Third and Locust this afternoon. The pane shattered on the street, sending shards over a wide area of Locust near the intersection. Fortunately, there were no reports of pedestrian injuries.

 Quick-thinking citizens leapt into action to clear the glass from the street and sidewalk.



 Another view of the offending window (far right).

 Soon, others pitched in to help clean up the shards.

 The street sweeper was called out to clear the remaining glass.




Winds also knocked over recycling bins and trash cans around town:




Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Donation to American Cancer Society | Columbia Borough Police Department

A check for $1,200.00 was presented to the American Cancer Society today by Ofc. Austin Miller and Ofc. Amy Kuhrmann. Ofc. Miller has been selling pink Columbia Police patches as a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society.

MORE:

Home Improvement Scams | Columbia Borough Police Department


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.
MORE:
http://lancasteronline.com/news/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-governor-relents-after--month-budget-impasse/article_38ade186-f11a-11e5-8bed-fbf86b53a57b.html

Kleen-Rite releases video of top 10 Little Tree scents


COLUMBIA, Pa. — Kleen-Rite Corp. has released a new video which breaks down the top-selling Little Tree scents of the year, according to a press release.

The company stated in the release that it receives calls every day from carwash owners, convenience stores and retail shops asking which scents sell the most.

The video titled, "Chelsea Knows: Best Selling Little Tree Air Freshner List," is available on Kleen-Rite's YouTube Channel, KleenRiteCorporation.

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.
MORE:
http://lancasteronline.com/news/community/columbia-school-district-drops-membership-in-school-boards-association/article_2c20f042-ef72-11e5-af06-b38f14a4fbb3.html

"Inside Edition" picks up Columbia burglary story

 

"Inside Edition" recently published the story of the Third Street burglar who took over a household while the residents were on vacation.
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


The Columbia dam was described as "long the target of curses and condemnations" in the book, "American Shad in the Susquehanna River Basin: A 300-Year History."  

Teresa Allen named interim market manager


Teresa Allen, a former market standholder and vendor representative, is now the interim manager of the Columbia Market House, sources have confirmed to Columbia Spy. Beth Troxell resigned last week as market manager.

This is the route to the trail

The map shown above might alleviate current confusion about the route to the Northwest River Trail. The trail requires walkers and bikers to leave Columbia River Park and travel north along North Front Street to the intersection with the new Route 441 bypass (and then onto the trail). Travelers should exercise caution when crossing at this intersection.

Monday, March 21, 2016

State trooper says Cortney Fry killer Micah Stewart likely hanged himself in prison cell


Micah Stewart, who was serving a life sentence for the 2004 slaying of his 19-year-old girlfriend, Cortney Fry, likely hanged himself at Graterford state prison, police said Monday.

Stewart, 30, was found dead in his cell March 9.

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Police pick up man on bench warrant


Police arrest suspect during burglary in progress



MARCH 20, 2016
ARREST DETAILS
Case Number: 
22038-03-20-16
Arrest Date: 
Sunday, March 20, 2016

Details: 
On 03-20-16 at 11:54 AM the Columbia Police were called to an address in the 400 blk. of N. 3rd for a burglary in progress. It was reported that the homeowner came home from vacation to find a person, later identified as Zachary Jock, in his house and detained him until police arrived.

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.

Charges:
Source: 
Arraignment Date: 
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Location: 
400 blk. N. 3rd St.
Columbia, PA 17512
OFFENDER DETAILS
RIGHT TABS
First Name: 
Zachary
Middle Name: 
Eli
Last Name: 
Jock
Date of Birth: 
21 years 2 months ago
Gender: Male
Race: White
Height: 66in
Weight: 140lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Red

Registered Address: 
Last Known Home Address: 
2000 blk. Lehman St.
Lebanon, PA 17046
United States

Work Address: 


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SCCA to hold events this weekend

A message from SCCA:

Please join us for our 4th Friday Reception at the Susquehanna Center for the Creative Arts from 5-9 p.m. on March 25, 2016.
We are featuring the Penn's Woods Printmakers and jeweler Richelle Leigh Walk. Please see photos for details:







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.

Times: 6, 7 and 8 p.m.

SCCA
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.

MORE:
http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20160320/ARTICLES/160329998