Wednesday, March 23, 2016

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Pennsylvania governor relents after 9-month budget impasse

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's Democratic governor says he won't block Republicans' $6.6 billion no-new-taxes spending package after nearly nine months of budget gridlock.
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http://lancasteronline.com/news/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-governor-relents-after--month-budget-impasse/article_38ade186-f11a-11e5-8bed-fbf86b53a57b.html

Kleen-Rite releases video of top 10 Little Tree scents


COLUMBIA, Pa. — Kleen-Rite Corp. has released a new video which breaks down the top-selling Little Tree scents of the year, according to a press release.

The company stated in the release that it receives calls every day from carwash owners, convenience stores and retail shops asking which scents sell the most.

The video titled, "Chelsea Knows: Best Selling Little Tree Air Freshner List," is available on Kleen-Rite's YouTube Channel, KleenRiteCorporation.

Columbia School District drops membership in School Boards Association

The Columbia school board voted to cease its membership with the Pennsylvania School Boards Association at its Thursday, March 17, meeting.
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http://lancasteronline.com/news/community/columbia-school-district-drops-membership-in-school-boards-association/article_2c20f042-ef72-11e5-af06-b38f14a4fbb3.html

"Inside Edition" picks up Columbia burglary story

 

"Inside Edition" recently published the story of the Third Street burglar who took over a household while the residents were on vacation.
GO HERE:
http://www.insideedition.com/headlines/15418-cops-burglar-walks-right-in-sets-right-down-wears-familys-clothes-eats-their-food

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Old Columbia dam that blocked shad helped create Fish & Boat Commission, celebrating its 150th year


The Columbia dam was described as "long the target of curses and condemnations" in the book, "American Shad in the Susquehanna River Basin: A 300-Year History."  

Teresa Allen named interim market manager


Teresa Allen, a former market standholder and vendor representative, is now the interim manager of the Columbia Market House, sources have confirmed to Columbia Spy. Beth Troxell resigned last week as market manager.