COLUMBIA SPY

The plastic comes down one of the world's oldest major river systems in alarming volumes and relentless waves after each high-water event. But that doesn't discourage the 57-year-old John Naylor, who for the last four years has filled his canoe once or twice a week with plastics retrieved from the shallows, banks and shores. MORE: https://lancasteronline.com/sports/one-mans-quest-to-remove-trash-from-the-susquehanna-river-one-canoe-full-at-a/article_4f77e538-7090-11eb-9b10-8f08d4334e7a.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share  

The estate of Peggy Lee Ressler Huber Mahoney, The estate of Peggy L. Huber, The estate of Peggy Lee Huber, Debby H. Wells, Paul R. Huber and Jeffery A. Huber conveyed property on Poplar Street to Kondaur Capital Corp. and Matawin Ventures Trust Series 2020-1 for $10. Frederick E. Elslager and Alice M. Best conveyed property on a public road to James C. Horn Jr. for $130,000. Joann M. Fritz conveyed 450 Avenue I to Samuel E. Esh for $73,000. Robert K. Emel conveyed property on a public road to Robert K. Emel and Michelle B. Emel for $1. Jonette R. Hall and Jonette Rose Russo conveyed property on South Sixth Street to Jonette Rose Russo for $1. Katelin J. Droege and Katelin J. Hess conveyed 59 S. Sixth St. to Cody Gray and Jenna Behrens for $210,000. [Source: LNP]

 

Here's a look at the municipal building,  aka Borough Hall. The town clock is on council's meeting agenda for this Tuesday, because the clock mechanism needs to be replaced. Also on the agenda are several items related to the possible purchase of the McGinness Airport property, namely $144,000 in environmental studies, even though at least one such study was done in 2017. If the results of the studies are found to be satisfactory, the borough (we, the taxpayers) will most likely purchase the property, the most recent asking price of which was $1,495,000. Here's another "outside" clock. This one's out along Route 462. [Note: Due to a Google glitch, some photos refuse to center on the page.] This snowman has a clock, too. Let's hope this signifies time running out for winter weather. Flags at the Buddhist temple on South 2nd He can see clearly now. The stitching is tearing again, revealing what lies beneath. We should always know what lies beneath. Columbia ...

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LCDC Calls for Resignation of Rep. Smucker, Investigation into PA State Senator Mastriano Lancaster, PA: At its annual meeting this past weekend, the Lancaster County Democratic Committee (LCDC) announced the adoption of a Resolution Against Sedition by its members. The resolution calls for the resignation of U.S. Representative Lloyd Smucker for his objection to Pennsylvania's Electoral College results after the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol took place, as well as an investigation by the PA Attorney General into PA Senator Douglas Mastriano's misuse of public funds for partisan purposes. "It is unthinkable that our representatives, including our own Rep. Smucker, would advocate for throwing out the votes of millions of their fellow Pennsylvanians" said Diane Topakian, Chair of the Lancaster County Democratic Committee. "After dozens of failed court cases which presented zero evidence of voter fraud, irresponsible politicians like Smucker continue to s...

Candidates endorsed for Columbia Borough Council and School Board At its first-ever fully virtual annual meeting and endorsement convention on February 13, 2021, the Lancaster County Democratic Committee voted to endorse in a number of races at the municipal, county, and state level. “We try to do a public service by making our endorsements, especially in crowded primary elections” said Diane Topakian, Chair of the Lancaster County Democratic Committee. “By vetting candidates, seeing who brings the best qualifications and experience to the job, and who holds similar values to ours, our committee members endorse accordingly. Voters really appreciate their political party doing the research and homework on candidates. Now, our committee members are ready to get to work in support of these candidates.” In addition to the PA Democratic Party’s endorsements at the state level, the Committee endorsed Timika R. Lane for Judge of the Pennsylvania Superior Court and Amanda Green-Hawkins for Jud...