Cemetery visitors outraged by cleanup of flag holders, personal items

During a recent cleaning of the Laurel Hills Cemetery in Columbia, a groundskeeper cleared flowers, flag holders and personal items from many of the graves.

Visitors were outraged to learn some of the items had been thrown out without any notice.

Cemetery management says it was a mistake, calling it a miscommunication with the groundskeeper.

It salvaged some of the items that were removed and if any of these items belong to you, the cemetery plans to clean them, and put them back.
 

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Friday afternoon bank robbery

Columbia Borough Police responded to the scene of a bank robbery at the Union Community Bank at 921 Lancaster Avenue. The bank was robbed at about 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.

 One person, determined to make a withdrawal, drove around the traffic cones and attempted to use the ATM while the investigation was in progress.  He was persuaded otherwise by a plainclothes officer.

A Brinks employee carried a satchel out the back to a waiting truck.

A bank surveillance photo of the alleged robber

GONE!

The former Pizza Hut building along Route 462 was demolished today.

Better check it again

During today's heavy rain, potholes formed again at the area under repair in the Columbia Plaza parking lot.

Columbia foundation will support pet rescue groups

Columbia Borough Council heard from two altruistic groups — one offering help, and one needing it — on Monday, March 24.

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From the Police Log - March 28, 2014

COLUMBIA: District Judge Robert Herman on Friday dismissed all charges against Lance M. Jones, 37, of 225 S. Fourth St., Columbia, related to a March 10 domestic dispute at his home, a judge’s spokeswoman said. Borough police had charged him with aggravated assault, simple assault, and terroristic threats.

What I Saw - March 28, 2014

 Plans for the former Pizza Hut on 462?

Phase Two of the pothole repair at Columbia Plaza.

(I hope someone remembered to fix the leak or run a drain line.)