COLUMBIA SPY

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Trash Collection Notice from Columbia Borough

Fatal motorcycle crash shuts down Route 30 bridge near Columbia in both directions

A fatal crash involving two motorcycles and a vehicle shut down the Route 30 bridge between Columbia and Wrightsville in both directions late Wednesday.

http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/fatal-motorcycle-crash-shuts-down-route-bridge-near-columbia-in/article_f5002b04-6776-11e7-a18a-1b5e0788c3e3.html

For second time in 6 months, tree falls and damages same Washington Boro home

A Washington Boro couple was displaced after a tree fell on their home Wednesday evening.

It was the second time in about six months -- and third time in the past several years -- that a tree fell on and damaged the house, fire officials said.

http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/for-second-time-in-months-tree-falls-and-damages-same/article_a52aaaea-6763-11e7-a7bc-8b6d97dfcaee.html

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Biggie the Read Aloud Cat at the Library Thursday, July 13

Shank Steps Into Role As SVCC Executive Director

On June 1, Beverly Shank officially began her new position as the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce (SVCC) executive director. Shank took over for Kathy Hohenadel, who has transitioned into a part-time role as the financial coordinator for SVCC.

https://www.townlively.com/shank-steps-into-role-as-svcc-executive-director/

Ride the trolley this weekend

NEED SOMETHING TO DO THIS WEEKEND?

TAKE A RIDE ON THE COLUMBIA TROLLEY

The Trolley operates Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. ti 4:30 p.m.

The fee is $3 per adult, $1for children (ages 4-10); children 3 and under are free.

A hand stamp allows you to hop-on/off at any designated trolley stop throughout the day.

Volunteers are on board to share Columbia history.

Trolley Stops:

Turkey Hill Experience – 401 Linden Street – (All day parking not available)

Columbia Crossing – 41 Walnut Street

Bank & Locust Streets – Free parking available at this location.

Wright's Ferry Mansion – Second and Cherry Street

Columbia Market House – 15 South Third Street

400 block of Locust Street (Business District) – Bus Stop

Mount Bethel Cemetery – 700 Locust Street

The National Watch & Clock Museum – 514 Poplar Street

Visitors Center – 445 Linden Street

*The trolley is not handicapped accessible and does not have child safety seating*

For more information contact the SVCC at 717-684-5249