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Unidentified man spotted spraying River Park islands

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 A reader submitted these photos of an unidentified man spraying chemicals on the islands (previously rain gardens) at River Park: 

Another Bigler property for sale in Columbia Borough

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Potential school board vacancies loom as primary ballots go unfilled

Is there voter apathy in Columbia? Go here to find out: http://lancasteronline.com/ news/local/o-candidates-where- art-thou-potential-school- board-vacancies-loom/article_ e6fb8f6c-3f30-11e7-b89e- eb26fe59b0e9.html

Columbia Life Network offers info session on landlord/tenants rights this Thursday

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The Columbia Life Network will offer a class/info session on landlord/tenants rights this coming Thursday 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 336 Locust Street, Columbia.

The least of all evils - The backstory of the borough's blighted property

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208-210 Locust Street JOE LINTNER | COLUMBIA SPY  It was considered the best of a pile of bad options: Columbia Borough's recent acquisition of a blighted property on Locust Street. 208-210 Locust Street, formerly owned by Samuel L. and Cynthia L. Bigler, was conveyed to the borough for $51,911.17 - the amount of the borough’s lien. The acquisition was subject to the Biglers paying off the mortgage and any non-borough liens. The property has long been a thorn in the town's side due to its slow and continual decline. The situation was exacerbated when it was thought to be in imminent danger of collapse in June 2015. The incident prompted responses from emergency personnel and building engineers. The structure was subsequently reinforced and its facade wrapped in Tyvek. The possibility of the borough acquiring the property was previously discussed at the April 10, 2017 council meeting, in which council weighed its options but found no easy answers. Steven Kaufhold, t...

Pre-school pals at the Columbia Library Monday at 10:30 a.m.

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Learn to paint like a master at Columbia Crossing May 25

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Learn to paint like a master artist with Master Artist Ange. Get inspired working on our beautiful deck and take in scenic views of the Susquehanna River as you paint your masterpiece. No previous experience required! It’s easy and rewarding! Cost: $40 Price includes all art instruction & materials to complete a 16” x 20” acrylic painting and a complimentary glass of wine. For this month's painting we will be creating Monet's Water Lilies. Register online at: https://artpaintingcolumbiamay.eventbrite.com Location: Columbia Crossing | 41 Walnut Street| Columbia, PA info@columbiacrossing.org | 717-449-5607