Blunt and to the point

Columbia Spy has noted numerous cigarillo packets (of the kind shown below) lying around town lately. Either the cigarillo trend is really catching on . . . Or folks are using the cigarillo paper for rolling blunts - another trend that's really catching on.

Curing Columbia Crossing candid camera condition

The security camera in front of Columbia Crossing at Columbia River Park received special attention Thursday afternoon.  Let's hope that cures whatever was ailing it. 

Troubadour serenades at River Park

This troubadour serenaded passers-by at River Park Thursday evening, when the weather was mild.  Unfortunately, heat and humidity are forecast to rise today and tomorrow, leading to a sweltering weekend.

Light post damaged at 5th and Locust

This light post at North Fifth and Locust Streets was damaged by a vehicle earlier this week, possibly due to distracted driving. According to a witness, the driver was heading west on Lancaster Avenue and failed to negotiate a turn southwest onto Locust Street before striking the post. Currently, the base of the post is broken, and the traffic light control button is dangling by its wires. The witness also said someone recently removed one of the shards of metal from the base.

The next wave flows into town - with a difference

Swarms of dead mayflies collected on the steps at Columbia River Park over the past few days - with a difference: These are white and about half the size of the brown ones infesting the area recently.

In Columbia, sometimes a cover-up is a good thing

Thankfully, someone painted over vulgar graffiti on the sidewalk in front of 137 South Fourth Street this week.  Unfortunately, the white trapezoid creates a blank canvas for more "artwork."

Let's hope no one notices.

No street sweeping next week