About Town - March 30, 2025

 This week's photos of Columbia 

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Columbia 10th grader Cayden is collecting for his college fund by playing sax at Janson Park a few times a week.

Here, Cayden is playing sax, accompanied by church bells.

Sidewalk art on Walnut Street 

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Columbia Curiosities, on the 300 block of Walnut, always has cool stuff . . .

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Old-time street lamp at 4th & Cherry

River Trail Parking 

Downspout at the District Administration Center 

A datestone? On the downspout?

And where's the downspout on the other side?

Seen at Columbia River Park 

The Tin Man is on the 300 block of Locust. 

Hyacinth 

Crazy numbers

Cacti in Avenue G

Ace of Fades held a benefit on Saturday for fallen officer Andrew Duarte. 

Sticker shock!

Poop-free Zone

Braces, such as this one, have been added to utility poles around town.

Missing glass

Empty market 

Contractors hired by the South Central Transit Authority took down the bus stop shelter on Locust Street.

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Wood Bros.

Is there a skiing venue in Columbia?

Nails & Lashes

Keep your hands out of the husking rolls!

Signs of spring

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Locust Street scene

Ornate stonework on a mausoleum at Mount Bethel 

Mechanical cage

Gears, belts, chains, and such

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Stacked

Cool car

Another sign of Easter

The remains of a rusty fish?

Everybody has an addiction. 

This starling seems to be pondering those round things. 

Sidewalk pattern

Turkey Hill crates: good for sitting, storing books, and carrying all manner of things

A CBS21 reporter was in town to cover claims of bullying at the high school. 

Heavy stones make up a retaining wall in Avenue G.

The U.S. flag appears to be burning, due to construction dust in the background. 

Railroad workers were once again at the entrance to the borough sheds. 

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This bell on Chestnut Street likely has some historical significance related to Columbia. 

More daffodils 

Is Columbia a bicycle-friendly borough?

This is one of several steel plates around town. 

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Yard Waste pickup begins Monday, March 31, 2025

Yard Waste pickup begins in Columbia Borough on Monday, March 31, 2025.

As a mandated municipality with more than 10,000 residents, Columbia Borough is required by PA Act 101 to collect leaves and yard waste material.  Yard waste collection significantly reduces the amount of material taken to the landfill each year and increases the storage capacity and lifecycle of our local landfill.

Yard Waste and Leaf Collection is announced every year and begins as soon as weather permits.  Once started, yard waste will take place Mondays and continues through Fall. 

[Source: columbiapa.net]

Ace of Fades Barbershop will host fundraiser on Saturday to honor fallen West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte | fox43.com

https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/morning-show/ace-of-fades-barbershop-fundraiser-for-fallen-west-york-borough-police-officer-andrew-duarte/521-17e5b361-f8ee-4f41-8f9a-402f417f96d5 

Manheim Borough man pays $500 fine for crash that killed Columbia man | Local News | lancasteronline.com

JACK PANYARD | LNP Staff Writer

A Manheim Borough who man caused a fatal motorcycle crash in East Donegal Township in July was charged, pleaded guilty and paid a $500 fine to settle his case.

Gabriel Sullivan, 20, was charged with one count of careless driving resulting in unintentional death last week for the July 7 crash that killed Kyle Anthony Costrello, 33, of Columbia, at Anderson Ferry and Ore Mine roads.

Susquehanna Regional Police said Sullivan's Oldsmobile collided with Costrello's motorcycle as Sullivan was turning onto Ore Mine Road from Anderson Ferry. Costrello was ejected from his motorcycle and died of his injuries. Sullivan's Oldsmobile also hit another car but neither driver was injured.

Police charged Sullivan March 19, and he pleaded guilty and was fined Wednesday.

According to Pennsylvania law, someone can be charged with careless driving if they operate a "vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons or property." If they kill someone, they can be charged with a summary offense of unintentional death, which results in a $500 fine.

For someone to be charged with homicide by vehicle, a third-degree felony, they would have to be driving with gross negligence, which is decided by investigators. If convicted, they could spend up to seven years in prison if sober, or 10 if they were under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/manheim-borough-man-pays-500-fine-for-fatal-july-crash/article_c779fce1-54ac-45df-9e07-e56cfa272cb9.html 

Restaurant Inspections - Columbia Borough - March 28, 2025

Living River Herbals, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, Opening, March 22. Pass. No violations.

Columbia High School, 901 Ironville Pike, Columbia, March 18. Pass. Hard-boiled eggs, a refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature-control-for-safety food in the walk-in cooler, was date-marked by the facility but was beyond the seven-day use-by date and requires discarding. Old food residue observed on the inner rim of the slicer and on a couple of scoops.

Level Up Pizza, 237 Locust St., Columbia, March 18. Pass. Observed raw beef stored on top of cooked gyro meat in the reach-in cooler. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature-control-for-safety food (taco meat, camarones and chicken) prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the reach-in cooler, is not being date marked. Meatballs, a refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature-control-for-safety food in the reach-in cooler, was date-marked by the facility but was beyond the seven-day use- or sell-by date and requires discarding. Observed two mouse traps inside the hand-wash sink in the food preparation area. Observed mouse feces in the back corner of the food preparation area. Food facility using rodent bait placed in bait stations, which are not covered and tamper resistant.

Salem United Church of Christ, 324 Walnut St., Columbia, March 18. Pass. No violations.