Poll shows wide support in Pa. for public access to government records. But the devil's in the details. · Spotlight PA

Even when the law is on my side, barriers to access pop up frequently. Access to government records here is so dire, in fact, that the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press recently announced it's sending a dedicated lawyer to fight for access on behalf of Pennsylvania journalists.

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https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2020/02/pennsylvania-public-records-support/ 

Adult Book Club - Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Library

G.E.D. Prep Classes - Tuesday & Thursday at the Library

Fire on 500 block of Manor Street - Feb. 10, 2020

Photos submitted by Leslie Deeg Fritz

Crews fight fire in Columbia on Monday night

Emergency units are responding to a house fire in Columbia on Monday night.

The fire was called in around 6 p.m. and was reported to be in the 500 block of Manor Street.

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https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/crews-fight-fire-in-columbia-on-monday-night/article_0df77434-4c60-11ea-a0bf-5b1e113748a9.html 

Child care center plans June start, discounts for low-income Columbia Borough families

A nonprofit child care center offering income-based discounts for those who live in Columbia Borough has set a June 1 start date.

St. John Neumann School for Children and Families will serve up to 112 children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten at 401 Locust St. in Columbia.

Families can visit stjohnneumannschool.com to request more information and to get an estimate on how much tuition might cost.

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https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/child-care-center-plans-june-start-discounts-for-low-income/article_ec961e62-49c6-11ea-8a5d-03e746b7141f.html 

Agenda - Columbia Borough Council Meeting - February 11, 2020

Download the council packet HERE.