COLUMBIA SPY

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A white Nissan van has overstayed its welcome on the 500 block of Locust Street, next to Locust Street Park. Sources tell Columbia Spy that the van has been in the same parking space for at least a month. Street sweeping tickets are routinely removed by - someone. The van's PA state inspection and emission inspection stickers expired at the end of November 2015. Witnesses report that about two weeks ago, Columbia Borough Police marked the front driver's side tire, shown above. It appears as though the vehicle has not been moved recently. Columbia Borough has an ordinance regulating abandoned vehicles.  It's time for this one to go.

Note: The section of the trail to be paved is roughly that from the Route 30 Bridge, northward along Chiques Rock County Park.  Sources tell Columbia Spy that a section of the new Northwest Lancaster County River Trail - from Columbia to Marietta - will be closed for about two weeks for asphalt paving beginning on May 11. Paving will be overseen in part by Lancaster County Parks and Recreation. At this point, it is undetermined whether or not the trail will be open on weekends during that time. Paving was originally scheduled to begin in mid-August but was moved up in anticipation of National Trail Days Celebration on Saturday, June 4. More information to follow as it becomes available.

According to the school's website, Columbia has opened four head-coaching positions, including winter-season staples wrestling, boys' basketball and girls' basketball. Under the job postings section, Columbia athletic director Jim Rhoads lists wrestling, boys' basketball, girls' basketball and bowling as open, and the district is currently accepting applications for head coaches in those sports. MORE: http://highschoolsports.pennlive.com/news/article/-3249227217538228606/columbia-opens-up-wrestling-boys-basketball-girls-basketball-coaching-positions/

Borough workers planted more bald cypress trees along the shoreline at Columbia River Park today - appropriately enough, on Earth Day.

This  Friday (April 22)  is  Fourth Friday in Columbia, Marietta, and Wrightsville .   Visit participating galleries and local venues from 5 to 9 pm . Details on exhibits and other specials may be found at either the SVCC website or our Facebook page.   A special venue attraction is the exhibit in the  Caretakers Cottage at Mt Bethel Cemetery from 5 to 9 pm .  Save some time to stop by Columbia Crossing to enjoy the artwork displayed there, or visit the newly re-opened Jonal Gallery. Join SVCC as we welcome  Beauty in the Beast  located at  18 S Third St, Columbia.  A  ribbon cutting  will take place at 4:00 pm on Friday April 22. Meet the owners, enjoy some light fare, and help SVCC congratulate this new venture. An invitation is attached. Don't go far after the ribbon cutting, because we have a second grand opening just down the street.   Aha Sweets , located at  8 S Thi...