Columbia fire calls slightly above county average

Data sources: Lancaster County-Wide Communications annual reports, U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey

LNP analysis and graphic by Tim Buckwalter

Columbia Borough averaged 51 annual fire calls per 1,000 population in 2014-16, according to THIS LNP article. The county average was 43. Marietta Borough was the highest - twice the average - at 86. Akron was the lowest: 19.

SCCA to host Frank Morgan works today

The Susquehanna Center for the Creative Arts will feature the work of Wrightsville artist Frank Morgan for February's Fourth Friday Celebration today, February 24.

The event will also feature a group show and art reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

SCCA is located at 224 Locust Street, Columbia.

Knit and crochet at Market this weekend

Saturday, February 25th: Knitting 101 at 12 p.m. with Penny Weir.

Sunday, February 26th: Crocheting 101 at 12 p.m. with Penny Weir.

Weekly Hours of Operation: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Land purchased for Northwest Lancaster County River Trail, more eyed

The final 3 miles of the 14-mile trail, which follows the Pennsylvania Canal northward from Columbia, are to be paved and ready for public use in 2018.

MORE:

http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/land-purchased-for-northwest-lancaster-county-river-trail-more-eyed/article_a05a0e10-f941-11e6-85e2-ffe3cb594bd9.html

Borough Committee will host QRS / SVEMS talks next Tuesday

Borough Council's Public Safety Committee will host talks between and among Columbia Quick Response Service and the Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Service on Tuesday, February 28, at 1 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at 308 Locust Street. 

The public is invited to attend.

The Little Mermaid will appear at Columbia Jr./Sr. High School

The cast of "The Little Mermaid" appeared at Hinkle's Pharmacy Thursday afternoon to promote their upcoming performances at Columbia Jr./Sr. High School. 

Performances:

Thursday, March 16th at 7:00 PM
Friday, March 17th at 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 18th at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Tickets are available at the door. Seating is general admission.

$6.00 for adults and $4.00 for students/senior citizens.

Two Columbians on the list of famous people from Lancaster County

GO HERE:

http://lancasteronline.com/features/more-famous-people-from-lancaster-county/article_84ae8aee-f84a-11e6-8871-ebfc1356f6d8.html