COLUMBIA SPY

Columbia, PA –Let's get together and color at Columbia Crossing! Sitting down to color is a meditative way to relax, de-stress, and change your focus. Get in on this popular trend, and join us for a fun, relaxing and creative time. We will provide some coloring sheets, markers, and colored pencils, although participants may bring their own supplies if they wish. Adults, teens, children and their parents are welcome to join us on this artistic adventure. All ages. Free/ Suggested donation of $2 per participant. Donations benefit the operations and programs of the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center. Columbia Crossing is located on the Susquehanna River at 41 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512.

Borough Manager Greg Sahd and Karen Seidenstricker cut the ribbon at Black Olive Family Diner this  morning. Black Olive Family Diner at 1506 Lancaster Avenue held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning, where more than two dozen people gathered. Owner Fatih Sivri, who goes by the nickname "Mike," announced that he had signed a 20-year lease on the building. Borough Manager Greg Sahd was on hand to help with the celebration. "It's a great opportunity. We're so grateful that you chose our borough," Sahd said. Mike said he was warned not to open the restaurant at this location, because people told him the place was "jinxed," but, defying superstition, he did so anyway. He said he was surprised by the immediate response on opening day, when 20 people came into the restaurant right away. Now that the business is taking off, he is planning to bring his wife here so they can live in the area. The building previously housed Salsa's and ...

208-210 Locust Street, which is currently on the borough's list of blighted properties, is for sale for $59,900 - down from the previous asking price of $74,900.

Some recent pics about town . . .  Another vandalized bench plaque at Columbia River Park Many birds high on a wire  Many dollars deep in a hole. The trolley was a grand experiment, but outlays and revenues didn't match - by far - despite the presence of the affable Andre Underhill (foreground), owner, driver and tour guide. Andre's wife, Kelly (far left), is co-owner of Rivertowne Trolley Co., LLC.  But no worries, Andre will return with the trolley this coming Saturday, October 8, for Albatwitch Day in Columbia. Funding will be provided exclusively by passengers.  Some big trees were cut down at Mount Bethel Cemetery - and needed to be - due to falling branches.   The Weeping Angel is safe once again. (Note the wing that was reportedly damaged by a falling branch.)  Decorative tombstone at Holy Trinity Cemetery  Baby possum on Heritage Drive  "Can't we all just get along?"  A...