What's the speed of a Sunday afternoon? Two accidents per hour

The Jeep Cherokee shown below was traveling in the westbound lane on the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Route 462) at about three o'clock this afternoon when it was struck by a Chevy Cavalier traveling east. The Jeep, which was reportedly just purchased yesterday, lost a rear driver's side wheel, while the Chevy sustained front end damage, including a severely damaged front driver's side wheel. The accident occurred just beyond the plaza near the entrance to the bridge on the Columbia side. Both vehicles were hauled away by Midway Collision Shop within the hour.

50 minutes later, at about 4 p.m., officers left the scene to respond to another accident a block away at Third and Poplar Streets, where a Hyundai Elantra had apparently "T-boned" a Chevy Trail Blazer.  Air bags deployed in both vehicles.

A bustling Sunday at the Market House

The Columbia Market House will be open on Sundays during November. 

The place was bustling today . . .

Lines were long for a wide variety of food,

while the folk duo Dillweed played for the enjoyment of visitors.

Back in 2008, the Market House had a special visitor.

Go HERE to find out who it was.

About Town

Recent pics . . .

 This truck was spotted in the Turkey Hill Experience parking lot on Saturday.

 Just painted - the border of the new BB&T sign

Work in progress at Fourth and Locust - 

A worker said the "walls" will actually be planters.

Market House is open Sundays in November

Allentown police help arrest alleged Lancaster city shooter

Julius Craig, 18, formerly of Columbia, was arrested in Allentown Thursday based on an attempted homicide warrant issued in Lancaster in September. (Lancaster City Police / Submitted photo)

MORE:
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-c-allentown-police-arrest-lancaster-suspect-20151113-story.html

THE BACKSTORY IS HERE:
http://fox43.com/2015/09/15/police-id-suspect-in-lancaster-shooting/

Borough looks to collect on sewer liens

Columbia Borough is currently collating information on properties with sewer liens, with an eye towards collecting on those debts. Since Lancaster Area Sewer Authority (LASA) recently assumed responsibility for collecting quarterly sewer fees, regular billing will no longer be done by the borough. Columbia Spy has obtained information through a Right-to-Know request on properties, owners, and outstanding lien amounts.  Several liens have accumulated interest, and some are over 10 years old. According to the document PROPERTIES WITH LIENS 11/10/15 provided by the borough office, lien amounts total $14,810.66, with the total amount due with fees listed as $35,189.94. It was noted at last Monday's Columbia Borough Council meeting that total uncollected fees eight years ago were $150,000.

The document below lists current outstanding liens, with individual amounts and totals.  47 properties are listed. Columbia Spy has redacted names, addresses, and account numbers at this time.

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Just seen . . .



Bridge Street

North Second Street