Multiple vehicle accident closes Route 30 near 441

A four-vehicle accident closed the eastbound lane of Route 30 just past the Route 441 overpass at about 2:30 this afternoon. Three people were taken from the scene by ambulance. Two of the vehicles, a Honda minivan and a Ford sedan, sustained severe damage and appeared to have been totaled. The female driver of the Ford and the female driver of the Honda were transported by ambulance, as was a young boy who was a passenger in the minivan. A Honda sedan sustained minor damage, and the driver appeared to be uninjured. Eastbound traffic was diverted at the Columbia exit near the Visitors Center.

How much did Columbia SD spend on superintendent search?

Columbia

Year: 2016
Search firm: None. The district also didn't use a search firm when it hired Carol Powell in 2014.
Cost: $0
Selected: Not completed.

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First Friday Evening Market

4 - 8 p.m.

Friday, February 5

Columbia Market House

15 South Third Street

How many children are homeless in Columbia School District?

According to this article, Columbia has 78 homeless students. But what does that mean, exactly?
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http://www.pennlive.com/news/2016/02/how_many_children_are_homeless.html#incart_river_mobile_home_pop

Finishing touches on new sign

A worker put the finishing touches on part of the new sign at the entrance to the Columbia Plaza this afternoon. A stone veneer was recently added to the exterior of the support poles to match the design of the rest of the plaza. The sign displays the names of businesses in the plaza.

The river is high

The Susquehanna has risen several feet due to recent heavy rain and melting snow. Until the ice melts and the water subsides, the river will not be suitable for swimming, walking upon, or any of the other usual activities.

Liberty on Locust

Miss Liberty was at Fourth and Locust this afternoon, inviting folks to Liberty Tax service at 413 Locust Street.