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What appears to be a newly placed speed limit sign near the intersection of 2nd & Chestnut is really only a sign for sale at Tollbooth Antiques. We're told the cost of the solar-powered unit is $200. However, Columbia Borough Council recently approved a nearly $16,000 purchase of traffic control equipment similar to what is shown below. The equipment will be used in traffic control and traffic studies in the borough. Here are the invoices for the two units: The equipment purchase was discussed at the July 19, 2017 Safety Committee meeting. The relevant minutes are shown here: Speed/Alert (Radar) Message Boards. At the June 14, 2017 PSC meeting Chief Brommer noted that he had just secured two quotes for committee review, to support and forward to the proper committee (Finance) to consider the purchase of two units to help with traffic control and necessary current and upcoming traffic studies for the borough. Chair Novak noted that he would secu...

The mural at Locust Street Park appears to be finished. Compare with the original concept drawing below. The mural was designed and painted by artist Joanna Spicer. More info  HERE .

At the time of his arrest, Banchs was allegedly found to be in possession of a Ruger .380 semi-automatic pistol, which had been reported as stolen to Columbia Borough Police. MORE: http://fox43.com/2017/09/20/lancaster-man-facing-charges-after-arrest-uncovers-stolen-gun-suspect-drugs-and-drug-sales-material/

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has scheduled two Sept. 27, 2017 hearings for public input on Columbia Water Company's request to raise rates. The company serves approximately 10,223 customers across seven Lancaster County municipalities — West Hempfield, Rapho, East Donegal and Manor townships and Columbia, Mountville and Marietta boroughs — as well as Hellam Township in York County. The requested increase would raise average annual bills for residential customers who have meters from $299.48 to $452.04 in the Columbia Division and $318.48 to $452.04 in the Marietta Division, according to the commission. The meetings will be held at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sept. 27 in Marietta Borough Hall,  111 East Market St., Marietta . The commission encourages people to write out they are going to say beforehand and, if they would like to submit a written statement, to bring enough copies to give two to the court reporter and one to several other participants. More information on the rat...

Gregory Sourbeer has spent more time behind bars than any other local juvenile lifer. He was 14 when he shot his mother in Columbia in 1976. He's now an inmate at a state prison in Montgomery County. MORE: http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/of-lancaster-county-s-juvenile-lifers-scheduled-to-be-resentenced/article_5f54a954-9d90-11e7-b7ca-43468cd27689.html

Grover Sanger, who died in state prison of natural causes Monday, was serving a life sentence for the 1968 murder of his wife in Columbia. MORE: http://www.pennlive.com/news/2017/09/lifer_finishes_prison_term_for.html