Kolten helped his dad clear snow at hydrants this morning. [Submitted photos]
The Columbia Borough Fire Department would like to remind citizens that it is essential to clear snow around fire hydrants.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Father and son clear snow from around hydrants in Columbia this morning
Deeds Recorded—Columbia Borough—January 26, 2026
Valley View Capital LLC conveyed 311 Perry St. to Cornejo Roberto Carlo for $225,000.
Shelby L. Tallarico conveyed 123 N. Fourth St. to Florival Melissa N, Pierre Charles for $191,000.
Miller Omar, Miller Omar H. conveyed 263 Walnut St. to Miller Omar, Miller Sadie S. for $1.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
About Town—January 25, 2026
This week's photos of Columbia (and area)
Earlier in the week, this crossing guard at 5th & Locust braved temperatures in the teens to help children cross the street safely.
The low temperatures seem to have affected the lights on the clock at 5th & Chestnut.
The tops of these lamps at Columbia River Park seem to have turned to gold, but it's an illusion created by the sun shining through the glass.
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"Each tenant, owner or person in charge of any property fronting on or adjoining any street in the Borough of Columbia shall clear a pathway of at least three feet in width on the sidewalk in front of or adjoining such property within 24 hours after the snow which is the cause thereof has ceased to fall or to be formed, or after the same as been deposited thereon in any manner. The snow cleaned from the pathway shall not be deposited in the street after the street has been plowed."
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JOE LINTNER | COLUMBIA SPY
Even a snowstorm doesn't discourage the Amish on a Sunday. [This photo and the three following were submitted by a reader in West Hempfield.]
A man was using this front-end loader to clear snow from driveway entrances that were plowed shut.
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On Friday, Columbia Borough workers put down brine on the streets in anticipation of the snow.
These two black vultures on Chestnut Street were trying to stay warm.
Some small birds can go into a sort of suspended animation if the temperatures get too low, but this one seemed okay.
The goddess Ganymede on Locust Street received a few coins—possibly to help pay the heating bill.
The cold didn't stop Mr. Rehab from working on Manor Street again this week.
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The low temperatures do seem to help create some late afternoon clouds and vivid sunsets.
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Here are a few more shots from down by the river.
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Well, that just can't be right.
It should look more like this.
Cupid's back.
The skeletons at Columbia Curiosities are pondering a heart, just in time for February, which is "heart month."
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The Von Hess building is looking good.
This photo was taken at 10th & Manor on Thursday morning, several days after last weekend's snowfall. According to borough ordnance:
In addition, there's a bus stop there.
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Firefighters respond to vehicle fire during snowstorm
Submitted photo
The Columbia Borough Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire near 4th & Linden today at 1:19 p.m. amid snowy conditions. Personnel extinguished a fire on a minivan.
Assistant 802, Rescue 80, and Assistant 801 were assigned.
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