COLUMBIA SPY

  The Columbia Borough Police Department held its National Night Out at Glatfelter Memorial Field Tuesday evening. The event featured over 60 community stands, free food, a juggling act, two animal shows, a bouncy house, fireworks, and the borough's emergency management trailer.

 

  When: Borough council meeting, July 25. • What happened: Recent weight restrictions on the Veterans Memorial Bridge, which connects Columbia to Wrightsville, spurred concern about how the borough will respond to emergencies that occur on the span. • Background: The state Department of Transportation limited vehicle weight to 10 tons July 17 after inspectors found more damage than expected during a routine inspection. • More: However, some emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks and tow trucks, weigh more than the allowed 20,000 pounds. Fire trucks, for instance, weigh about 33,000 pounds, Stivers said during a July 28 phone call. Details: The state already had scheduled the 93-year-old structure for renovation starting next year but will postpone work until 2025 to come up with a new architectural plan. The weight limit will last until repairs finish. PennDOT estimates that about 5% of the 11,500 vehicles that cross the bridge daily will have to use an alternate route. • The issu...

  Jesse Bennett conveyed property on Spruce Street to Alic Walch for $227,000. Aljo Properties LLC and Angela N. Tatum conveyed property on South Second Street to Joseph A. Hunter for $180,000. Amy L. Shue and Amy L. Cunningham conveyed 742 Plane St. to Amy L. Cunningham for $0.

This week's photos of Columbia (Click/tap on photos to see larger, sharper images.)  Time for reflection Ladies with lenses When you want to be left alone. Bicycle built for two Speaking of bicycles, bike symbols were recently stenciled along the first block of Walnut Street, at Columbia River Park, indicating the way to the trail. Like so FARMALL Seaweed in the Susquehanna? Yep. Bunny at breakfast No one seems to be enforcing the bridge restrictions. Nope A crew checked the bridge this past week. This van was part of the crew. Traffic was down to one lane on Thursday. The weight limit A worker sprayed an X. X marks the spot. Traffic person on the Columbia end of the bridge Workers brought in this large bucket/crane assembly . . . Inspectors focused on the north side. Another crew continued taking core samples this week. Meanwhile, at 10th & Manor Progress continues at the Habitat for Humanity project on South 5th. ***************** No house construction yet in this lot on Sout...