The mystery of the white van

A white Nissan van has overstayed its welcome on the 500 block of Locust Street, next to Locust Street Park. Sources tell Columbia Spy that the van has been in the same parking space for at least a month. Street sweeping tickets are routinely removed by - someone.

The van's PA state inspection and emission inspection stickers expired at the end of November 2015.

Witnesses report that about two weeks ago, Columbia Borough Police marked the front driver's side tire, shown above. It appears as though the vehicle has not been moved recently.

Columbia Borough has an ordinance regulating abandoned vehicles.  It's time for this one to go.

New River Trail to be closed for two weeks beginning May 11

Note: The section of the trail to be paved is roughly that from the Route 30 Bridge, northward along Chiques Rock County Park. 

Sources tell Columbia Spy that a section of the new Northwest Lancaster County River Trail - from Columbia to Marietta - will be closed for about two weeks for asphalt paving beginning on May 11. Paving will be overseen in part by Lancaster County Parks and Recreation. At this point, it is undetermined whether or not the trail will be open on weekends during that time.

Paving was originally scheduled to begin in mid-August but was moved up in anticipation of National Trail Days Celebration on Saturday, June 4.

More information to follow as it becomes available.

Columbia has openings for wrestling, boys' basketball, girls' basketball coaching positions

According to the school's website, Columbia has opened four head-coaching positions, including winter-season staples wrestling, boys' basketball and girls' basketball.

Under the job postings section, Columbia athletic director Jim Rhoads lists wrestling, boys' basketball, girls' basketball and bowling as open, and the district is currently accepting applications for head coaches in those sports.

MORE:
http://highschoolsports.pennlive.com/news/article/-3249227217538228606/columbia-opens-up-wrestling-boys-basketball-girls-basketball-coaching-positions/

More trees being planted at river shore

Borough workers planted more bald cypress trees along the shoreline at Columbia River Park today - appropriately enough, on Earth Day.

Busy weekend in store for Columbia

This Friday (April 22) is Fourth Friday in Columbia, Marietta, and Wrightsville.  

Visit participating galleries and local venues from5 to 9 pm. Details on exhibits and other specials may be found at either the SVCC website or our Facebook page.  

A special venue attraction is the exhibit in the Caretakers Cottage at Mt Bethel Cemetery from 5 to 9 pm. 

Save some time to stop by Columbia Crossing to enjoy the artwork displayed there, or visit the newly re-opened Jonal Gallery.

Join SVCC as we welcome Beauty in the Beast located at 18 S Third St, Columbia. A ribbon cutting will take place at 4:00 pm on Friday April 22. Meet the owners, enjoy some light fare, and help SVCC congratulate this new venture. An invitation is attached.

Don't go far after the ribbon cutting, because we have a second grand opening just down the street.  Aha Sweets, located at 8 S Third St, Columbia, will celebrate their opening with a ribbon cutting at 5:00 pm. Meet the owners, enjoy sweets, and congratulate this additional new business.

The Columbia Shade Tree Commission will hold their 25^th consecutive observance ofArbor Day at 6 pm on Friday, April 22.  Join this observance at the Columbia School District Administrative Center (200 N Fifth St, Columbia) during the Fourth Friday activities.

Sahd's Metal Recycling will host their annual Earth DayObservance on Saturday, April 23, from 9am to 1 pm.  Stop by to learn more about recycling and other Earth friendly activities.

AND, did you know that the National Watch & Clock Museum will launch a new exhibit this week? Sacred: Symbolism and the Religious Concept of Time, a look at how the five major religions view the passage of time, will first open to the public on Friday, April 22, and will remain on display through the end of the year.

River Park tree planting has begun

Several bald cypress trees like the one shown above were planted along the river shore at Columbia River Park recently to replace dead and dying trees that were cut down a few months ago.

Jonal Gallery in today's LNP

The link to the full article is HERE.