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Maxxwell Ray Redman, Jr. A Columbia man admitted Monday to burning down a bridge on the Enola Low Grade Trail in 2018, costing Martic Township $3 million to rebuild and closing a section of the popular trail for more than four years. Maxxwell Ray Redman Jr., 24, pleaded guilty before Lancaster County Judge Dennis Reinaker minutes before jury selection was to begin. He pleaded guilty to causing catastrophe, arson and four lesser charges. Reinaker asked Redman a series of questions to make sure he knew what he was pleading guilty to and that he was doing so by choice. He also warned Redman that he would not be allowed to withdraw the plea after the court went to the trouble of convening jurors and setting up a trial. Reinaker told Redman he faces a maximum of 34 years in prison, though his sentence will be dictated in large part by state sentencing guidelines. Redman said he understood, answering the judge's questions yes or no as appropriate. He did not say why he decided to plead g...

 

Lancaster County Tax Claim Bureau, Bonnie L. Keiser and William G Jr. Keiser conveyed 811 Purple Lane to Paul Jr. Witmer for $80,000. James R. Abromaitis conveyed 213 Perry St. to Michael Fernandez Estevez for $154,000. Melissa L. Garner conveyed 170 S. Fifth St. to Jose A. Santiago and Jolinda A. Murillo for $35,000. The estate of Norman R Tillman and The estate of Norman Russell Tillman conveyed 150 S. Second St. to Amanda M. Shenberger for $231,700. The estate of Albert W. Sr. Ellis conveyed 141 S. Fifth St. to Kimber Properties LLC for $132,000. Amanda M. Shenberger conveyed property on Plane Street to Alva Nelia Doleo Ramirez for $152,000.

This week's photos of Columbia  (Click/tap on photos to see larger, sharper images.) St. Patrick's Day is a week away, as this well-dressed guy on Manor Street is reminding us. Another foggy morning . . . ***************** The lamb looks interested in Jesus' dried rose. This one's looking for scraps that may have fallen. A few more from Laurel Hill . . .  ***************** Cue the Green Acres  theme song. ***************** An ex-sign at 4th & Chestnut Why? A workman messing with the signal controls again Seen from Laurel Hill Apparently, Christmas is still lurking. It's not crazy if it works. Wild Briar Vintage Hebe (aka Ganymeda) with balloons Unfit for flight. Peregrine Falcon Fledge Watch Notice Reaching skyward Blooming daffodils Today's Sunday News has a story about the Market House dungeons. Here are a few photos from 10 years ago. ***************** Relaxing by the river Another "rock sculpture" has appeared at River Park. Annoyed at the nei...

 

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