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Wherever the new lines go in, UGI is replacing all the gas meters — almost always putting them outside, even where they were inside before. MORE: http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/complaints-about-ugi-have-lancaster-officials-considering-legal-action/article_3f714c6c-a6de-11e7-8009-cb4dd65efcff.html

Helmets and shovels standing ready for the groundbreaking The Columbia Public Library broke ground Sunday afternoon to mark the official kick-off of a $2.5 million expansion and renovation project.  Construction will take about nine months to complete. The expansion will provide more space for the library’s book collection, as well as extra meeting space for the community’s use.  A new reading terrace will overlook Locust Street Park. The project also will expand the children’s area and circulation areas and provide additional support facilities for staff and designated areas for art displays. The existing building on South 6th Street was built in 1960 next to Park Elementary. The last expansion was done in 1973. About 75 people attended the event. Spencer, the library mascot, attended the event. Students from Our Lady of the Angels collected pennies for the project. A wheelbarrow of pennies The groundbreaking Children did a secon...

"The PSSAs are as much or even more of a measure of a community's wealth than it is of academic achievement," Columbia Superintendent Hollister said. MORE: http://lancasteronline.com/insider/impressive-or-not-lancaster-county-educators-say-latest-standardized-test/article_4018e57c-a561-11e7-9604-4387f0aad003.html

Columbia Borough's fall newsletter, The Columbia Connection , is currently being mailed to residents. The publication contains news, calendars of events, and project updates. The newsletter is available as a pdf  HERE .