Columbia Borough Council fills 2 vacancies; no Democrats serve

John Novak and Fran FitzGerald were selected to replace Mary Barninger and Barry Ford. Both terms began July 11 and end the first Monday in 2018.
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Thefts from vehicles

Parking restrictions on Bethel Street

Sidewalk strays?

“The smallest feline is a masterpiece.”
― Leonardo da Vinci

Last week, we saw these two kittens trying to nurse on the sidewalk, near the intersection of Walnut and Commerce Streets. All three cats were tame and approachable. Although the adult female seemed reluctant to oblige the kittens, the two pursued her anyway. Eventually, they gave up.

Columbia Spy received the following Facebook screenshot today.  The kitten shown bears a distinct resemblance to the one in the first photo above. We hope the perpetrator of the abuse described below is caught.  Cruelty to animals is no joke.

Vulture "catches" catfish, then eats it

A turkey vulture recently dragged a dead catfish from the Susquehanna and pulled it ashore for an impromptu fish dinner. The spectacle occurred on the first pier of the former "Civil War Bridge" next to the Veterans Memorial Bridge.

Today's Sunday News featured a story on bowfishers on the Susquehanna shooting fish and leaving them to die. Maybe that's how this particular fish met his end. Luckily, this vulture was available to clean up after lazy "hunters."

Are bowfishers discarding fish to rot and foul riverbanks near Columbia? | Local News | lancasteronline.com

(The following LNP article cites Columbia Spy.)
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Columbia has new venue at Venues

Angelo Colon and his brother Nate, shown below, have just opened a new lounge called Venues at 237 Locust Street. Angelo describes it as a mellow place where people can go to relax, talk, and dance. The venue is BYOB and has a luxury V.I.P. lounge. The cover charge is $5 before 10 p.m. and $10 thereafter. Angelo gave us a tour of the lounge just before guests were about to arrive. 

Space is available for receptions and private parties. See below for contact information.