Historic Society to host Prehistoric Workshop Event

Join Conejohela Chapter 28 on Sunday, July 16, at 4 p.m. for a prehistoric workshop presented by Jan Klinedinst, our local prehistoric archaeology expert on how ancient peoples developed along the Susquehanna River.

Jan's lecture paints a vivid picture in "down to earth" terms, beginning with Pennsylvania's first humans ever to see the beautiful Susquehanna River Valley over 15,000 years ago. Learn how indigenous people evolved into farmers and numbered into the tens of thousands. 

Pennsylvania  is extremely rich with evidence of prehistoric (before a written language) Indian cultures. Easily learned methods of recording and preserving artifacts will be discussed in detail. Artifacts recovered from local sites are displayed and included in a hands on segment.

Please join us and discover why York and Lancaster Counties are such significant archaeological areas.

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Time: Sunday at 4 p.m

Location: Columbia Historic Preservation Society

Banner Hall, 21 North 2nd Street

Columbia, PA 17512

Directions: https://columbiahistory.net/

Columbia Historic Preservation Society

Location: Columbia Historic Preservation Society

Banner Hall, 21 North 2nd Street, Columbia, PA 17512

717.684.2894: Office

717.572.7149: Chris Vera, President cverachps@gmail.com

Police seek info on robbery in which victim was dragged in parking lot

Dig a dinosaur today at the library

After shooting incident, many mistake fireworks at river shore for gunshots

About two hours after the shooting incident at Third and Union on Saturday night, a fireworks event was held on, or near, the river shore close to the first block of Union Street. The bangs could be heard at least as far away as Ninth Street, causing many to think an active shooting event was still underway. The two clips below document a few seconds of the fireworks. No whistles or screeches can be heard as the rockets ascend and explode. After the reports, faint crackling can be heard in some instances, but was not audible a few blocks away.

Columbia home, several cars hit by gunfire Saturday evening; Police look for suspects

Suspects still at large.

MORE:

http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/columbia-home-several-cars-hit-by-gunfire-saturday-evening-police/article_a9421874-649e-11e7-b0e0-534559d17cce.html

SHOTS FIRED!

Police responded to a report of shots fired at South 3rd and Union today at about 7:15 p.m.  The approximate location of the incident is shown in the photograph where the police are standing. Witnesses at the scene said there was an altercation between two young men - one with a baseball bat and one with a handgun. Reportedly, seven to eight shots were fired, hitting several vehicles, before the gunman fled. There were no reports of injuries. Police canvassed the area for suspects.  Multiple departments responded:  Columbia Borough, East and West Hempfield, Susquehanna Regional, Mount Joy Borough, and Manor Township.

Registration Underway for Chiques Challenge 7th Annual Running and Kayaking Event

Join other veteran and amateur athletes as they run and kayak through the 7th annual Chiques Challenge hosted by the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce. This duathlon slated for Saturday, August 12, will stage from Columbia’s River Park at 41 Walnut Street. 

Participants will be transported to Vinegar Ferry Road for the 8:30 a.m. start time. The course takes runners along the Susquehanna River via the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail and through the streets of Marietta. The run portion of the event ends at the Marietta Boat Launch. There, runners will take to the river aboard a kayak and finish downstream at the Columbia River Park. Offered again this year is the option to enter as a team with one participant handling the running portion while the other takes on the kayaking duties. 

This annual event is held rain or shine. It is made possible through the Gold Sponsorship of Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority and the sponsorships of additional businesses listed on our website.

Pre-registration is required to participate in the Chiques Challenge. This year’s event is limited to 150 participants. Participants must be at least 16 years old. Registrants need to provide their own kayak, but may contact Shank’s Mare or Chickies Rock Outfitters for assistance with kayaks. All participants are required to wear a life vest at all times during the kayaking leg and to be equipped with a whistle. 

For more information or a registration form, visit www.PaRivertowns.com or call 717-684-5249. 

Please, no pets. This is a FUN event! Even though it is timed and participants may feel competitive, the main focus is to have some fun along and in the Susquehanna River!

The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization serving the tri-borough communities of Marietta, Wrightsville & Columbia, PA as well as the outlying areas. Annual fundraising events such as this help to keep the Visitors Center open year-round as a gratis service to guests to our region.