Thursday, July 26, 2018

"Peter and the Wolf" at Park Elementary Friday, July 27


Police tape and barricades are set up at River Park as river continues to rise

 This afternoon at about 5 o'clock, the river level at Columbia River Park was at least a foot higher than it was this morning. Police tape had been moved up to the pavilion to keep visitors safe and prohibit them from entering the water. 

 The river had edged its way further up into the park.

 Most of the steps at the kayak launch were underwater.

 Barricades were set up inside the park and also at the entrance to discourage vehicles from entering.

 Water surrounded trees and benches.

 Somewhere along the line, Heritage Drive, which became Heritage Street for a short time, became Heritage Drive once again.

 Water covered the Union Street boat ramp.

The first block of Locust Street was also flooded.

Thursday morning, July 26 - River level is more than 7 feet above normal





Partnership brings Fresh Express to Columbia, aims to put healthy food on families' tables

A program in Columbia kicks off Friday at Park Elementary School, where food will be distributed between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Distribution will be every fourth Friday year-round at the school (except for November, when it will be held on the fifth Friday).

MORE:

https://lancasteronline.com/features/food/partnership-brings-fresh-express-to-columbia-aims-to-put-healthy/article_37a407a4-905d-11e8-ac97-7b05ab98f1a0.html

Heavy Rain, Flood Waters Prompt Pennsylvania Evacuations | Pennsylvania News | US News

Firefighters from Wrightsville Fire Company used a five-ton truck to evacuate residents from homes along flooded Drager Road near Columbia, Pa., Wednesday July 25, 2018. Days of drenching rains are closing roads, sending creeks and streams over their banks and causing businesses and to shut down in central Pennsylvania.

MORE:

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/pennsylvania/articles/2018-07-25/flash-flooding-leads-to-evacuations-road-closings

"Together We Are Music" at the Park Gazebo Thursday, July 26