New! Code complaints online

The Borough now has the ability to accept code complaints through its website. Please log in to www.columbiapa.net and click on the button on the top left hand side of the page (Code Complaints).   Please note that you may submit pictures but they are limited to 2 per complaint.  Once completed just hit the  submit button. The Borough will then follow up with the complaint.

This is anonymous  and only if you put in your email address will the Borough be able to reply back to you.

Thank you for helping to keep Columbia beautiful!

Borough Offices: 308 Locust Street, Columbia PA 17512 | Phone: 717-684-2467

Citizen questions signs limiting access to river in Marietta

McGlynn says the private property signs are there to mostly warn anyone looking to make trouble, including some who have caused problems in the past.

"I'm concerned our access to the river is being taken away," said Justin Chimics, a resident of Front Street.

MORE:
http://lancasteronline.com/news/community/citizen-questions-signs-limiting-access-to-river-in-marietta/article_5226c854-983b-11e5-9d0a-f3464f6076b6.html

Christmas Bazaar at Market House Dec. 12 & 13

Mittens and Mufflers - The tour and more

A River Town Christmas - Self-guided home tour

The self-guided home tour will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13. Discount tickets are available in advance at several Columbia locations, including the SVCC Visitors Center, 445 Linden St.; Columbia Kettleworks, 40 N. Third St.; Perfect Settings, 200 Locust St.; Garth Gallery, 22 S. Second St.; Columbia Historic Preservation Society (CHiPS), 21 N. Second St.; and Hinkle's Pharmacy, 261 Locust St. Full-price tickets will be available at the SVCC Visitors Center and Perfect Settings on the day of the event. Ticket booklets will serve as the map and home guide for tourgoers.

MORE:
http://www.townlively.com/a-river-town-christmas/

Tree lighting in the park Dec. 13

Mark your calendar. The 3rd Annual Columbia Winterfest Christmas Tree Lighting will be held at Locust Street Park on Sunday, December 13, at 7 p.m.

UPDATE: Man showing how to clean gun accidentally shot friend in leg near Columbia, police say

The shooting occurred at the Columbia Fish & Game Association range, at 4339 Fairview Road, shortly before noon Thursday.

The man was shot in the right leg and was bleeding profusely. It could have been a life-threatening injury, said Josh Roberts, the operations manager for Susquehanna Valley EMS, whose medics responded to the call.

Roberts and township police Chief Mark Pugliese credited first responders with saving the man's life.

MORE:
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/man-showing-how-to-clean-gun-accidentally-shot-friend-in/article_0c143a76-9855-11e5-85fa-cf9bd1a12d56.html