Thursday, December 16, 2021
Pennsylvania revises Confederate markers, recasts forces as “enemy” soldiers · Spotlight PA
After removing a trio of Confederate historical markers an hour west of Gettysburg, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has replaced two with significant revisions that view Confederate milestones through a more critical lens.
The McConnellsburg, Fulton County, markers and plaques commemorate the first deaths of Confederate soldiers in Pennsylvania and the site of the Southern army's last encampment here. The state removed them in September of 2020, capping a review initiated by the state historical commission and Gov. Tom Wolf's office following deadly violence in Charlottesville, Va., three years prior.
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Staying Safe at the Scrap Yard | Columbia, PA | Sahd Metal Recycling
As we get into the winter season, one critical topic is safety in a scrap metal yard, and Sahd Metal Recycling is committed to keeping our visitors safe! Whether you are looking to scrap your recycled metal or buy usable steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, or lead, there are many things you can do to make your trip to our scrapyard safe!
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School District of Lancaster assistant superintendent dies from cancer at 56
School District of Lancaster's assistant superintendent, Carol Powell, died Tuesday night after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was 56.
"Dr. Powell was a brilliant colleague, known for her unique sense of humor, her catch phrases, and her deep wisdom," read a statement from Superintendent Damaris Rau and school board President Robin Goodson. "She will be profoundly missed by her colleagues and friends."
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Monday, December 13, 2021
Sunday, December 12, 2021
PHOTOS: This Week in Columbia
Recent photos of Columbia
(Click /tap on photos to see larger, sharper images.)
Here's a canine expressing his opinion downtown.
This one on South 3rd looks like he's trying to.
This train was at the bridge plaza this week during the Toys for Tots program there.
This display was recently placed at the United Methodist Church at 510 Walnut Street.
This illuminated clock is at the Global Time Wizard on the 500 block of Locust.
Borough Hall got new "signage" this week.
Here's a workman applying a decal on the entrance door.
And then, the great reveal . . .
Voila!
The logo also appears on the "show" window.
Here's another new sign. This one's on the 200 block of Locust.
Our skies continue to feature all manner of aircraft.
Our streets continue to feature all manner of residents.
More scarf bombing at Columbia Presbyterian
121 North 5th Street is being renovated.
The chimney might need some immediate attention, though.
Apparently, some people don't know the 2020 election is over.
How will construction affect bank customers at the drive-through?
A renovation is in progress next to the hotel.
It's at the former Sudstown Laundromat.
The Eberly Myers apartment building project at 132 Locust Street continues to progress.
There it goes!
The trunk of the sycamore tree from 921 Lancaster Avenue was taken away this week.
Stronger borough leadership could have prevented its removal.
Earlier in the week, the trunk put up quite a fight.
Workers tried digging it out with a backhoe.
At one point, the driver even tried pushing it over with the machine's shovel.
After a great struggle, the mighty sycamore began to give up the fight.
Even though the main part of the trunk was finally removed, the remaining section in the ground resisted.
But even that section fell prey to the backhoe. Now it's time to begin the Majik store project.
And finally, here's another December sunset.
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