Free College Planning Workshop at the Library - Tuesday, October 10

Police report missing Columbia boy

Dominick Schoonmaker, a 14 year old Columbia male ran away from home in the 600 Blk of Walnut Street on October 8, 2017 just before 6pm. He is approximately 5'01" and 83 pounds. He is a white male with blonde hair and blue eyes last seen wearing a pink t-shirt and black "Jordan" sweatpants.

He was observed by family later in the evening riding his chrome BMX style bicycle on Columbia Ave (Rte 462) east in Mountville Borough towards Lancaster City. 

He is listed as a "Missing Person" by Columbia Borough Police. If anyone knows his whereabouts or has seen him please call Columbia Borough Police (717)684-7735 or Lancaster County Wide Communications at 1(800)957-2677.

Case Status:
Current

Case Type:
Missing Person

Source: Columbia Borough Police Department

MORE INFO:
https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/cases/missing-child

Draft Agenda - Borough Council Meeting October 9, 2017

Animals get blessed on Feast of St. Francis

Father Stephen Kelley of Holy Trinity Catholic Church led the Blessing of Pets during the Feast of Saint Francis today on the grounds of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School. Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals.

Among the animals blessed were several breeds of dogs, a cat, a turtle, a cockatiel, a rabbit, and two chickens: a barred rock and a leghorn.

Catholics in the United States bring their pets to church to be blessed on this day because of Saint Francis's love for animals.

Cub Pack 35 providing wreaths to honor vets

Columbia Cub Scout Pack 35 is providing wreaths to honor military veterans in a Wreaths Across America fundraiser. Wreaths can be sponsored for a $15 donation by contacting Matt Sliger at 717-419-1635 or matt3584@yahoo.com

A National Remembrance Ceremony will be held at noon on December 16, 2017 at the Mount Bethel Cemetery in Columbia

CBFD Open House this Wednesday!

Today marks the beginning of National Fire Prevention Week.

In recognition, the Columbia Borough Fire Department will hold its annual open house this Wednesday, October 11, from 6-8 p.m. at the fire hall, 726 Manor Street.

Don't forget the highlight: fire truck rides! There'll be free food, too. Lots of other reasons to show up, including the fire safety trailer, police department, and emergency vehicles from QRS and SVEMS.

Our firefighters volunteer to put their lives on the line for our community. Come out Wednesday and tell them how thankful we are for their service.

Man faces multiple charges after punching vehicle and two victims

On Friday, October 6, at about 6:26 p.m., Columbia Borough Police were called to the 100 block of S. 4th St. for a fight complaint. Upon arrival officers observed Nelson Rodriguez in the middle of the street. Rodriguez was agitated and had blood on his pants, face and hands and was not wearing a shirt. Officers spoke to two victims who stated that they were assaulted by Rodriguez when they asked him to get out of the road. 

Rodriguez had punched the victim's vehicle and punched both victims, causing minor injuries. Rodriguez was taken into custody, and a small amount of marijuana was located on him. Rodriguez was charged with two counts of Simple Assault as well as Possession of Marijuana and Public Drunkenness. Rodriguez was taken to central arraignment. A detainer was issued for him by probation.

Case Number:
7189-10-06-17

Arrest Date:
Friday, October 6, 2017

Charges:
Simple Assault (2 Counts)
Possession of Marijuana
Public Drunkenness

Source: 
Columbia Borough Police 

MORE:
https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/arrests/rodriguez-nelson-rafael-simple-assault-2-counts-and-2-additional-charges