State expected to study Columbia police department

Columbia Borough Council in late September approved a motion to seek state assistance with a comprehensive study of its police operations.

The borough's mayor, Leo Lutz, said Oct. 9 that the proposed study, which would be conducted by the state Department of Community & Economic Development, would, among other things, examine the feasibility of a consolidation or merger with other area police departments.

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Head-on with police cruiser at 5th & Walnut

A police cruiser and a Honda Civic collided head-on on North Fifth Street near the intersection at Walnut shortly before 4:30 this afternoon. The driver of the Honda was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The officer was checked by QRS at the scene and was taken to the hospital, also.

The exact circumstances of the accident are unclear at this point. State police are investigating.

We're going to "set back" for a spell

Columbia Spy will be in "Setback Mode" for the next week or so, meaning that it will be operating in a low-energy, Ben Carson-like state while we undergo much-needed maintenance. We will still post the occasional announcement - or even a major story, if one occurs - and will return to full operating strength in the near future.

Fright Night - October 31

Local Artist Re-Imagines Disney Princesses as Discarded Chewing Gum Outside of Stover's News in Columbia

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Yard waste, leaf pickup

Fire Safety Open House

The Columbia Borough Risk Watch Coalition presented a Fire Safety Open House Wednesday night at the Columbia Borough Fire Department. Activities included free rides in fire trucks, apparatus and equipment displays, and water safety demonstrations.

Vehicles from several departments lined up for the event.

Visitors checked out the inside of an ambulance.

 Ranae Tibbens of Chiques Rock Outfitters gave Brooke Barnhart tips on kayak safety.

 It goes all the way up.

All lined up. 

Fire Chief Scott Ryno making a point.

 Mayor Lutz reading a proclamation.

 Holding down the sign.

 Tools of the trade.

 Climbing the ladder.

 A look inside.

 Emerging from the smoke.

 Night lights

Lights in the sky