Bricks fall from building on 200 block of Locust - more signs of impending collapse

The building at 208-210 showed more signs of impending collapse as borough officials, police and fire police responded there this afternoon.  A neighbor called the borough office at about 3 p.m. to report that several bricks had fallen from the right side of the front wall.  A structural engineer hired by the building's owner, Samuel Bigler, was called to inspect the property. The 200 block of Locust Street was shut down and traffic was rerouted around the area.   Fire police will reportedly be on duty at the scene for the next 24 hours.

(MORE TO FOLLOW AS IT DEVELOPS)

The building has moved

On the scene now

Where are rates of police calls highest, lowest in Lancaster County?

In Columbia, at the western edge of Lancaster County, there were more police calls than residents last year.

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Crews battle second fire in as many days

Fire crews responded to a fire Tuesday afternoon at about 4:30 at 833 Houston Street to find flames showing through several windows. Firefighters from Columbia, Mount Joy, Wrightsville, Maytown, and Marietta battled the fire for well over an hour in humid conditions.  Although occupants of the residence were displaced by fire and subsequently helped by the Red Cross, those on the adjacent side of the duplex were able to reoccupy. As with Monday's fire on the 700 block of Locust Street, the fire was caused by unattended cooking in the kitchen of the residence. Belfor Property Restoration secured the property with plywood on doors and windows. The house is owned by Israel Weiss of BHI Properties at 254 Locust Street.

4 Lancaster County establishments cited for liquor law violations

Columbia Post 1306, Catholic War Veterans, 250 N. Seventh St., Columbia, allegedly offered alcohol as a prize for small games of chance.

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National Night Out, Tuesday, August 4

National Night Out will be held on Tuesday August 4, 2015 from 5 to 8 at 

Glatfelter Memorial Field.

Special Programs:

Canine Demonstration (field behind pavilion) 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.



Ellen’s Traveling Reptiles (football field) hosted by Dr. Stephen Perry 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.



Skateboard Demonstration (basketball court) through the services of AJ Kohn 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.



****   Fill a Cop Car   ***** Please remember to bring donations to benefit the Columbia Food Bank; fill the police car in the lot behind the home stadium



Balloon Release (football field) at 7:50 p.m. to celebrate Reaching Out to One Another.





Wish list:   Peanut butter, jelly, boxed instant rice, boxed instant potatoes, canned potatoes canned peas, spaghetti noodles, canned stew, dry beans, baked beans, chunky soups, beef vegetable soup, drink mixes



Many community organizations are participating.   Food and drink provided.   

Borough Offices: 308 Locust Street / Phone: 717-684-2467

Columbia Borough Fire Department resources moved to HQ at Manor Street

Apparatus and equipment from the newly consolidated Columbia Borough Fire Department has been moved to the new headquarters at Manor Street.

The following information is posted on their website:

Monday, August 3, 2015  With the consolidation nearing completion, units from station 801 were moved out to station 804. Station 804 is now CBFD 80 Headquarters. The call signs of all apparatus have been modified and went into effect at 0800 hours. The truck, rescue, and both engines will be housed on Manor Street. The squads, boats, Special Unit, and Traffic Unit will be housed temporarily at the Front Street station.

Engine 801 remains Engine 801

Engine 804 is now Engine 802

Rescue 804 is now Rescue 80

Truck 801 is now Truck 80

Squad 801 remains Squad 801

Squad 802 remains Squad 802

Rescue 805 is now Squad 803

Boat 801 remains Boat 801

Boat 802 remains Boat 802

Boat 804 is now Boat 803

Special Unit 801 is now Special Unit 80.

Traffic 80 remains Traffic 80

All turnout gear has also been moved out to Manor Street.

The CBFD website is HERE.