PLAYING A DANGEROUS GAME | Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department

Cases have been reported of teenagers dressing in dark clothing and "sneaking" through residential areas as part of "the game".  This behavior, though intentionally innocent, could easily be perceived, reported, or confronted as suspicious behavior by unknowing persons and outcomes could have serious consequences.

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Columbia kids playing 'Senior Assassin' TikTok game could be putting themselves in danger

A new TikTok prank came a little too close to home recently.

Sunday afternoon, I was folding laundry when I heard kids screaming near the area of my backyard in Columbia, Pa. I stepped out onto my balcony to see several teenagers crouched down in the alleyway behind my yard. They were all wearing dark clothing and hoodies, hoods up, and carrying what looked to be guns from my distance.

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https://www.ydr.com/story/opinion/2023/05/02/senior-assassin-tiktok-game-could-lead-to-tragedy-police-warn-columbia-pa-lancaster/70173611007/ 

Columbia homeless shelter temporarily relocating to church, seeking permanent facility - One United Lancaster

Until recently, Hands Across the Street provided its shelter and day program at another building, "Vision Columbia," at 291 S. Fourth St., which is owned by Columbia Mennonite Mission. But that building is being made available to another congregation, and there's no longer room there, said the Rev David Powers, Hands Across the Street's director.

Hands Across the Street's day program, the Restart Day Center, moved from 291 S. 4th St. into Columbia Presbyterian Church in November. It operates from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

As of May 1, the overnight shelter will be squeezed in as well.

In October, the group reached out to Columbia Borough for help in finding a new shelter space.

"I presented the plight," Powers said. "We had a good discussion. … We have continued to talk to the borough and keep them apprised," he said.

Powers said state Rep. Brett Miller toured the 291 S. Fourth St. site, and several Columbia council members have come down to volunteer.

Borough officials did not respond to One United Lancaster's requests for comment.

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https://oneunitedlancaster.com/nonprofits/columbia-homeless-shelter-temporarily-relocating-to-church-seeking-permanent-facility/ 

Johnson, Laron D - Aggravated Assault and 2 additional charges | Columbia Borough Police Department

May 1st, 2023 Description On 05-01-23 at approx. 3:30PM the Columbia Borough Police along with the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, and officers from West Hempfield Twp. Police Department took into custody Laron Johnson (B/M/42 years of age) in the 1st blk. of Lancaster Ave. in Columbia Borough for a warrant stemming from the shots fired incident at 9th St. and Lancaster Ave. that occurred on 04-29-23 at approx. 5:02PM. Johnson was taken into custody without incident and was later taken to central booking to be arraigned on charges of Aggravated Assault, Firearms Not To Be Carried Without a License, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person. Charges Aggravated Assault Firearms Carried Without a License Recklessly Endangering

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Law enforcement officers serve warrant across from Locust Street Park

Screenshot from video

The video is HERE.

This incident occurred on Lancaster Avenue on May 1, 2023 at about 3:40 p.m. No other details are available at this time. 

[Video: Jessica Bechtold]

Deeds Recorded - Columbia Borough - May 1, 2023

Susan M. Barninger and Susan M. Gainer conveyed 834 Houston St. to Gabrielle R. Shemonski and John M. Woodbridge for $195,000.

Philip C. Vittetoe conveyed 131 N. Third St. to Victor Legarreta and Kelly Parker-Legarreta for $307,500.

Nie Tech Inc. and K. Scott Booth conveyed 525 Concord St. to Natasha Hue for $145,000.

About Town - April 30, 2023

This week's photos of Columbia

(Click/tap on photos to see larger, sharper images.)

Veterans banners aren't just for men.

Here are a few ladies from around town . . .

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“The truth is, however, that there is nothing very “normal” about nature. Once upon a time there were no flowers at all.”
― Loren Eiseley, The Immense Journey

This is the headstone of Samuel Wright at Mount Bethel Cemetery.

Wikipedia tells us this :

"Samuel Wright, son of James and Rhoda Wright, was born on May 12, 1754. He eventually became the town proprietor and created a public grounds company to administer the land. Through his trusteeship, the town's first water distribution system (later the Columbia Water Company) was established, as well as the Washington Institute (the town's first school of higher learning) and Locust Street Park, located at what is now Locust Street and Route 462.

In the spring of 1788, Samuel Wright had the area surveyed and formally laid out the town into 160 building lots, which were distributed by lottery at 15 shillings per ticket."

The never-ending project on Barber Street

Apparently, you can buy whatever this is at Tollbooth Antiques.

The headstone of Reginald Wright Kauffman at Mount Bethel Cemetery

He was an author and journalist.

Yes, we're getting another smoke shop.

It's at the former Subway building. Here's a side view.

'Tis the season - primary season.

Columbia Borough Council candidate Brad Chambers (right) met Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis this week.

Almost sunset

Seen in Avenue H:

Volunteers cleaned this area just last week and now look.

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Evidence of April showers

What appears to be an extraterrestrial is really just a cactus. 

This tree was planted at Columbia River Park recently.

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Also at River Park

[Photo: Todd Stahl]

Peony and friends

Circular stone work at the former Cookman Church

Flag, unfurled 

When you want to know the outside time

Left at the church doors on North 7th

This lone turkey was creeping around the old airfield this past week.

There was no sign of the rest of the flock.

Did the coyote get them?

No, that's not him.

Please do no disturb this FAA licensed commercial drone pilot.

There's his drone.

Let's hope he abides by traffic regulations.

There he goes!

Sam J likes Krispy Krunchy Chicken.

This sad-looking fellow . . .

. . . was playing on the playground equipment.

Ready for the rain

If your dog poops, you must scoop.

Here's why.