Firefighters from Lancaster and York Counties respond to Donsco fire

Several dozen firefighters from departments in Lancaster and York Counties responded to a fire at Donsco, Inc. on North Front Street in Wrightsville today. The call, which was originally classified as a structure fire with entrapment, came in at 10:41 this morning. WGAL earlier reported that a rescue operation had been underway, and a Facebook report stated that all occupants escaped the building safely. No injuries have been reported. Firefighters brought the fire under control within about an hour.

According to a person at the scene, the fire started when hot metal came in contact with a flammable liquid and caught fire. A spokesperson at the scene told workers that they could not return to the building at that time due to the amount of smoke in the building but that the company would buy them lunch at Burning Bridge Tavern. She also said they would be paid for the entire day but acknowledged that some of them still had keys and clothes in lockers inside the building. 

[Information will be added/revised as it becomes available.]

Slave Dwelling Project presents several programs in Columbia this weekend

A lecture by McGill followed by a tour of the new museum exhibit "Underground Railroad: Destination Columbia,'' Fri. 3 p.m. at the Columbia Historic Preservation Society. A walking tour of abolitionist Columbia follows at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. Call 717-572-7149.

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$12,900 feasibility study yields questionable results

Columbia Borough commissioned a feasibility study last year to determine the possibility of moving the borough offices at 308 Locust Street to one of two other locations: 430 Walnut Street or 200 N. 5th Street. According to officials, the borough has outgrown its present location and needs more space for offices, storage, etc.  430 Walnut Street is currently owned by Cimarron Investments LLC, and 200 N. 5th Street is the district administration center (DAC) for the Columbia Borough School District. 

Results of the $12,900 study were discussed at a joint meeting of borough officials and the school board on May 24, but ultimately no location was chosen. The 430 Walnut Street location was not discussed. Also, options other than those presented in the study were considered, such as expanding the borough hall or moving into the market house.

Information pertaining to the study was obtained from the borough by Columbia News, Views & Reviews through a right-to-know request and can be downloaded HERE. The information provided by the study, however, seems cursory and incomplete.

More graffiti, but it's different this time

Columbia has seen its share of graffiti but rarely with a positive message. The graffiti that recently appeared in Rotary Park, however, consisted of several motivational quotes. And not to worry: The messages were written in chalk.

Lancaster County deeds recorded: May 28, 2018

Columbia Borough

Judith Clawges and Sheriff of Lancaster County conveyed 556 Union St. to Belco Community Credit Union for $25,000.

Sheriff of Lancaster County and Jonathan Torres conveyed 643 Union St. to Valley View Capital LLC for $52,500.

Kevin L. Funk conveyed 331 N. Third St. to Redevelopment Authority County of Lancaster for $80,000.

Sheriff of Lancaster County, Kathy Ann Andrews and Kathy A. Andrews conveyed 206 Union St. to Valley View Capital LLC for $42,000.

Sheriff of Lancaster County and Ryan E. Reinbold conveyed 220 Cedar St. to Fhg 92 LLC for $42,600.

The estate of James R. Anderson, the estate of James Ray Anderson and Theresa M. Anderson conveyed 248 N. Second St. to Theresa M. Oatman for $1.

Thomaseen Misel conveyed 1020 Park Ave. to Thomaseen Misel and Michael T. Misel for $1.

Richard Frick and Josetta Frick conveyed 700 Manor St. to Columbia Borough Fire Department for $82,000.

The estate of Jean E. Kopp and the estate of Jean E. Brommer conveyed 1263 Hereford Drive to Herbert S. Keener and Barbara A. Keener for $167,900.

https://lancasteronline.com/business/deeds/lancaster-county-deeds-recorded-may/article_337018f0-5ebf-11e8-b27f-93c02fbf090f.html

CBFD pays respects to veterans on Memorial Day

Members of the Columbia Borough Fire Department placed wreaths at several Columbia locations today to pay their respects to military veterans. Ordinarily, they would have done so during Columbia's parade yesterday, but it was canceled due to a severe weather forecast. The fire company did, however, participate in parades in Marietta and Wrightsville today before laying wreaths. Ever on duty, the firefighters responded to a fire call during wreath-laying, which turned out to be a false alarm and units were canceled. Wreaths were placed at the following locations:

Columbia VFW Post 2435 at 4th & Manor:

Locust Street Park in front of "The Returned Soldier":

American Legion Post #372 on Chestnut Street:

River Park Parking Reminder | Columbia Borough Police Department

Please remember that if you are heading down to the Columbia River Park to not park in the large lot near the boat ramps unless you have a trailer with your vehicle. From Memorial Day to Labor day this lot is for vehicles with trailers only. If you choose to park here without a trailer, you may get a $25 ticket. The picture in this post shows alternative places to park nearby.

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https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/post/river-park-parking-reminder-0