Opening of Route 441 bypass in Columbia delayed by railroad signal issue

An unanticipated issue with traffic signal timing at a railroad crossing has delayed the opening of the new Route 441 bypass in Columbia, the state Department of Transportation says.
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Shorebirds' use of Lancaster County islands causes feds to reverse order over Safe Harbor Dam water level

To protect shorebirds, a federal agency has reversed its earlier decision to allow the Safe Harbor Dam to permanently raise water levels by several inches on Lake Clarke.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's unexpected move will help shorebirds during their six-month migration period when they use mudflats on the reservoir for feeding and resting.

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New police photo - A sign of things to come?

The West Hempfield Township Police Department's new Facebook cover photo shows their cruisers at River Park - in Columbia. Is this a sign of things to come?

Hang 'em high!

Hanging the sections of sign at Columbia Plaza this afternoon:

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.

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Christmas Bazaar at Market House Dec. 12 & 13