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Friday, October 27, 2017
Something new has been added (to the mural)
Gray lettering has been added to the background behind the armed forces emblems on the Locust Street Park mural. The words shown represent our democratic ideals: FREEDOM, LIBERTY, JUSTICE, PEACE, BRAVERY, VIGILANCE, HONOR, and UNITY.
Artist Joanna Spicer is the artist commissioned to do the work. The backstory on the mural is HERE.
More on alleged "kidnapping" incident, video report included
"This was all just a big misunderstanding, he's actually my boyfriend. We got into an argument and after we left together mutually, somebody called the cops, I guess his grandmother, and here I am," said Dustin Wetten, before being placed in a Columbia police car.
MORE:http://fox43.com/2017/10/26/columbia-kidnapping-arrest-comes-with-conflicting-claims/
Electrical problem near Weis Markets causes power interruptions for some in Columbia
Some in the borough may have noticed a power interruption around 2 - 3 a.m. today. A PPL spokesperson told Columbia Spy that this stemmed from a problem near Weis Markets in West Hempfield (1786J Columbia Avenue), and crews were still on scene as of 6:30 this morning. Other interruptions are possible until the work is completed.
PPL UPDATE (Friday morning, 10/27/17):
According to the outage report for your account, there were 2412 customers who experienced the same outage due to a tripped distribution breaker. There are a multitude of reasons that a distribution breaker can trip, including weather-related issues, trees, animals, etc. Unfortunately the specific cause of this tripped breaker was not noted on the report.Thursday, October 26, 2017
Man charged with kidnapping says incident was a misunderstanding, says grandmother is senile
Dustin Wetten admitted he had a fight with Jordan Fischer, his boyfriend, but he says the incident was a "misunderstanding."
"She's senile," he said of Fischer's grandmother as police led him from District Judge Miles Bixler's office in handcuffs. "She's 89 years old and she doesn't like the fact that we're gay."
MORE:
http://abc27.com/2017/10/26/police-searching-for-missing-endangered-man/UPDATE: 21-year-old man kidnapped from Columbia home found safe
Dustin Wetten (left) and Jordan Fischer
Jordan Fischer was found safe Thursday morning, according to district attorney's office spokesman Brett Hambright.
Dustin Wetten is being arraigned, Hambright said just after 10:30 a.m. Columbia police will give an update, he said.
MORE:
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/year-old-man-kidnapped-from-columbia-home-found-safe/article_daab87ee-ba3c-11e7-8a21-d3d94e1620f8.htmlColumbia man taken by force, whereabouts unknown
On 10-26-17 at approx. 12:38AM the Columbia Borough Police Department was called to the 500 blk. of Concord Ln. for a report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival police were advised that Dustin Wetten (30), last known address in Enola, had kicked in the front door of the house, threatened a resident in the house that he had a gun and then went upstairs and kicked in another door and forcibly removed the victim, Jordan Fischer (21) of Columbia, from the house.
The whereabouts of Wetten and Fischer are unknown at this time. Wetten has ties to several towns in Lancaster, Dauphin and Cumberland counties. Wetten is possibly operating a gold in color, 2002, Saturn L200 with PA registration JJA-1585.
Jordan Fischer is described as a white male, brown hair, brown eyes, 5'08" and approx. 150lbs. Fischer is listed as a missing endangered person.
Wetten is described as a white male with blonde hair, blue eyes, 5'11" and approx. 200lbs. Wetten should be considered armed and dangerous. A warrant is being issued for Wetten for Burglary, Kidnapping and Unlawful Restraint. If anyone observes the vehicle or those involved they are asked to contact their local police department. If anything else is known they are asked to contact the Columbia Borough Police at 717-684-7735 or submit a tip below.
Case Status:
Current
Case Type:
Criminal
Source: Columbia Borough Police Department
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Bits 'n' Pieces 10/25/17
A few quick pics from around town today...
Jimmy Jones landscaped the River Trails sign over by the bridge.
Thanks, Jimmy Jones!
The Highway Department painted pedestrian walkway lines down at the tracks near River Park.
Thanks, Highway Department!
Cement was poured under Columbia Crossing today to form part of the slab for vendors.
Thanks, cement pourer!
The river was still low today.
Thanks, Brookfield Renewable!
Looks to be about 223 (?)
Lots o' rocks. Lots o' shoreline.
Low low low
Hinkle's was transitioning this evening.
Thanks, Don & Becky!
Pipeline builder funds improvements for Columbia Fire Department, others
The Columbia Borough Fire Department will receive $10,000 to purchase gas detection equipment funded by the latest round of community grants awarded by the builders of the Atlantic Sunrise pipeline.
MORE:
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/pipeline-builder-funds-improvements-to-conestoga-community-pool-firefighter-equipment/article_5a6c6438-b369-11e7-9dc2-ff01e87e9f72.htmlHinkle's closing for 4 days, reopens Monday, October 30
After today, Hinkle's will shut down for four days as it undergoes a transition to its new operation. It will reopen Monday, October 30, at 7 a.m. Among other things, the restaurant will feature an updated logo (shown above) in which the traditional mortar and pestle icon has been changed to a bowl of hot soup. (Hinkle's is getting out of the pharmacy business. That part of the operation has been acquired by CVS.)
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
The river's low and here is why
Folks along our portion of the Susquehanna (Lake Clarke) may have noticed an extremely low water level today. Brookfield Renewable, operator of the Safe Harbor Dam, is responsible for the drawdown.
The painted scale (shown above) on one of the piers of the Veterans Memorial Bridge read about 223 feet at 4:42 this afternoon. (In previous years, 227 on the scale was marked as "normal.")
A sign posted near the River Park boat ramp stated that water levels at Lake Clarke will be lowered from October 23 through October 25 and will begin to rise again on October 26.
The following is an excerpt from a post on the Brookfield Renewable website:
The painted scale (shown above) on one of the piers of the Veterans Memorial Bridge read about 223 feet at 4:42 this afternoon. (In previous years, 227 on the scale was marked as "normal.")
A sign posted near the River Park boat ramp stated that water levels at Lake Clarke will be lowered from October 23 through October 25 and will begin to rise again on October 26.
The following is an excerpt from a post on the Brookfield Renewable website:
Be aware that diving into the waters of Lake Clarke is dangerous due to fluctuating lake levels, shallow waters, river currents, and submerged debris. Please note that on October 24th & 25th, there will be a drawdown on Lake Clarke to approximately 222.0 feet. Water will start coming back up on October 26th.No reason is specified for the drawdown.
Children play on an outcropping of the shoreline today caused by the recent drawdown.
Unfortunately, the low water level revealed another dead eel - this one in one piece.
Here's a temporary peninsula uncovered by the drawdown.
There was a wider shoreline this afternoon, as seen here under the Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Here's another view of the shoreline, with Columbia River Park in the background.
Monday, October 23, 2017
Bits 'n' Pieces About Town
A few more pics about town (and slightly beyond) - Sunday and Monday...
The mural as of Monday afternoon
A wider view
No work was being done at the pipeline construction site Sunday morning. The project has made some folks joyous, even those without a financial stake in the enterprise.
Stenciling on Locust Street for the Semper Fi 5K Run November 11
An abandoned bike on the first block of N. 2nd Sunday morning
Still there as of Monday afternoon.
Nothing like several days of unattended trash to attract vermin and create an attractive nuisance.
Definitely a public health and safety issue.
Lookin' good, lookin' gold
Diggin' it under Columbia Crossing
Harbinger of Halloween
Columbia Library to host Crime Watch meetings, starting November 6
The Columbia Public Library is happy to be hosting the Columbia PA Crime Watch group for the cold weather months. The next meeting is Monday, November 6, from 6 to 6:30 PM – in our Conference Room upstairs.
Columbia Market House to be busy with upcoming activities
Ernie StrongBear
The Columbia Historic Market House is busy this week with activities. The market will be open Thursday, October 26, 4 - 8 p.m. Visitors can get a tour of the dungeon or walk around the market to peruse standholders' wares and check out what guest vendors are selling.
If you haven’t already reserved your seat for the “Paint a Gourd” Party, time is of the essence. The “Paint a Gourd” Party is on Friday, October 27, 5 - 8p.m. The cost is $35, and instruction is provided by Ruth Hope Ramos. Message the market house on Facebook to reserve your seat and enjoy some fun and frivolity.
The Columbia Historic Market House, noting Native American Month in November, wanted to get a jump on this and have a day of appreciation on Saturday, October 28. Ernie StrongBear from the Cherokee Native American Tribe. Ernie StrongBear will perform Native American Dance, wearing full regalia representing his culture. Performance begins at 11 a.m.
Beginning Thursday, November 2, Columbia Historic Market House will be open on Thursdays 10 a.m to 1 p.m. with selected stand holders until December 21.
What's up with all the trash down on Walnut?
...rendering the sidewalk nearly impassable.
Further up the block - a mattress that's been moldering for a month.
The rule is: Don't put your trash out before 6 p.m. the night before pickup. Looks like a few "quick tickets" are in order.
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Columbia School District Curriculum Director sparks interest in augmented reality at Laurel Highlands
Laurel Highlands federal programs director Eric Gaydos was introduced to the technology earlier this year at the annual Pennsylvania Association of Federal Program Coordinators Conference when a curriculum director from Columbia Borough School District in Lancaster County demonstrated its abilities and how his district has implemented it into everyday learning.
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