COLUMBIA SPY

 Recent photos of Columbia (Click/tap on photos to see larger, sharper images.) Rockin' out A fire in the east? No, just heavenly histrionics at sunrise last Tuesday. The infamous Twisted Tea of video fame Underside of last week's tree fungus Big ball of concrete At the former Poplar Street School Don't even think of trespassing or loitering here. Snake trap? Yup, that's what is says. DANGER: MAY CONTAIN LIVE SNAKES INSIDE !!! Multi-colored flags Star bolts to tighten the brick wall Hopefully, it gets good reception. This will never go flat. N. Second River Rot . . . ? So that's where the City N o 1 Inlet is. (North 2nd & Chestnut) For Sale Check your energy. NOW ENROLLING Just around the corner This emaciated Cupid apparently could use some Valentine's Day candy. Lot at 750 South 9th that's in the process of being sold Here's the info: Holy Trinity Parish Hall Someone put ruts in the grass Someone laid rubber in the parking lot. Someone did donuts. ...

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Tookie is a jack-of-all-trades on the court. He's a 6-foot-2 forward who plays like a guard. The senior's versatile skills were on display when Columbia ran past Lancaster Mennonite 66-41 in a Lancaster-Lebanon League Section Four game at the Tide's Kreiser Gym on Friday night. MORE: https://lancasteronline.com/sports/highschool/boysbasketball/daezjon-giles-aka-tookie-helps-columbia-run-past-lancaster-mennonite-in-boys-basketball/article_5eb39bb6-9940-11ed-a594-671580a94c21.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share  

"The NLCRPD main phone number of 717-733-0965 has again been spoofed by scammers calling out of the Texas or southern state areas. Remember, if the NLCRPD is trying to reach you by phone the police officer will clearly identify themselves and be able to provide very specific reasons for the call. If you receive a scam call using our phone number, feel free to report it to us at the number above or you may call the county non-emergency dispatch center at 717-664-1180 to request to speak with an officer." MORE: https://www.wgal.com/article/northern-lancaster-county-regional-police-department-scam-warning/42589023  

(Columbia, PA — January 23, 2023) The value, impact and health of a small-town public library can easily be overlooked when there is so much more to occupy our day-to-day thinking. Rarely do we stop to consider who uses a library, how they use it, and how often it is used—especially at a time when libraries “compete” with so many sources of information and entertainment. Which is why, at a time when thousands of libraries in America are struggling to remain relevant (and in some cases open), the success story of the Columbia Public Library is one worth telling. The number of library members rose by an impressive 9% in 2022 to more than 5,000—healthy growth by any measure. However, the manner in which the local community utilized library resources in 2022 was truly impressive: • 26,493 people visited the Columbia Public Library in 2022…an increase of 39% over 2021. • 10,980 library patrons borrowed 46,760 items in 2022…up 19% and 22%, respectively, over 2021. • 10,688 children and ...

The Lancaster County Land Bank Authority has issued a Request for Bids for the demolition of attached structures on two contiguous properties in the Borough of Columbia, Lancaster County. The properties are located at 154 and 156 S. Fifth Street, the attached structures are severely fire damaged. The structure at 154 S. Fifth Street is attached on one side to another structure which must be ensured structural stability and repaired as needed throughout the demolition process. The Land Bank Authority staff will be holding a site visit on Wednesday, January 25th, and bids are due no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, February 6th. Submissions and questions should be directed to Sean Krumpe, at skrumpe@lchra.com or 717-394-0793 Ext. 232.

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