Campaign kick-off for Columbia's Brad Chambers Friday, Feb 2, at the Columbia Market House

 

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Lancaster County municipalities consider tax credits to boost firefighter recruitment [Lancaster Watchdog] | Local News | lancasteronline.com

In November 2023, Fire Chief Scott Ryno and volunteer firefighters from the Columbia Borough Fire Department thanked the Columbia School Board for passing a tax credit program that benefits firefighters and their families.

Columbia Borough started offering property tax credits to firefighters in 2018. (The Columbia School District did so in 2023.) Volunteers are required to respond to calls, attend department meetings and participate in fundraisers to receive either a 10% or 20% rebate from the borough's 8.0 mill property tax. (One mil equals $1 in property tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. So the owner of a $200,000 home in the borough would pay $1,600 in property taxes.)

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Police activity reported on Perry Street Wednesday morning

Columbia Borough, PA:

The 300 block of Perry Street was temporarily closed due to Police activity. Police cleared the scene and the roadway is now open to traffic.

6:59 AM, January 31, 2024

[LNP | LancasterOnline] County Democrat officials don’t endorse congressional candidate, back four candidates in state House races

Brad Chambers 

The party endorsed Brad Chambers, a labor administrator for Penske Corp., in the primary race for the 41st District, which includes Columbia Borough and East and West Hempfield townships. Chambers ran for Columbia Borough Council last year but fell 29 votes short of winning a seat.

If he wins the Democratic primary, Chambers will likely face incumbent East Hempfield Republican state Rep. Brett Miller in November's general election. Miller didn't face a Democratic candidate in his 2022 reelection bid, defeating Libertarian Favyan Asia by about 7,000 votes.

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Yes, it's high - the river, that is

 

The river was reading five feet above the normal of 227 on the scale under the Veterans Memorial Bridge Tuesday morning. As shown above, part of Columbia River Park was flooded.

Wright's Ferry Mansion overhang gets attention as roofing project continues

 

The roofing project at the Wright's Ferry Mansion continued Monday morning as workers removed the old shingles from the overhang in preparation for applying new ones. (Note the worker on the far right.)

The main roof was replaced over the past few months.

Deeds Recorded - Columbia Borough - January 29, 2024

Charlene J. Evans conveyed property on South 14th Street to Charlene J. Evans for $1.

Julie Bigler Agent For Gwendolyn M. Bigler conveyed property on a public road to Julie Bigler for $0.

The estate of Rose M Morrison conveyed 1143 Manor St. to Ronald B. Carson for $1.

The estate of John R Filizzi and Susan M. Filizzi conveyed 236 Union St. to Nathan Filizzi for $1.

Charlene J. Evans conveyed property on South 14th Street to Charlene J. Evans for $1.