And still another one bites the dust

Doug's Tree Service cut down an oak tree along the sidewalk at Mount Bethel Cemetery this afternoon. Mount Bethel spokesman Ron Mable said it was necessary to take the tree down, because it was dying. Several other trees have been cut down inside the cemetery over the past few years.

The river's on the rise again

  Due to recent heavy rains, the Susquehanna River was more than 5 feet above normal at Columbia River Park this morning (Thursday, August 16th).

Facade re-bricking to begin at 208 Locust Street

Narcan Training Session Thursday, August 16, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Rockin' Reptiles on the Library Terrace Thursday, August 16, at 6:30 p.m.

Council president says no to "opt-out" on Knox Box ordinance

At last night's borough council meeting, Council President Kelly Murphy read from a prepared statement expressing his opinion that the so-called "Knox Box ordinance" should not contain a provision to opt out. At recent meetings, business owners and others had asked that such a provision be considered. Murphy's full statement can be heard at Columbia News, Views & Reviews HERE.

Scenes from Sunday's River Baptism

A river baptism was held at Columbia River Park on Sunday, August 12.

Here are a few photos of the event:

Columbia Spy reported on previous baptism ceremonies HERE and HERE.