Saturday, April 11, 2026

Motorcycle Crash | Columbia Borough Police Department

On 4/11/26 at approximately 0615 hours, Columbia Borough Police were dispatched to a single vehicle accident in the area of 12th St. and Lancaster Ave., Columbia, PA. Police arrived to find a trike style motorcycle on its side and a male rider down on the sidewalk. The rider was treated by medical personnel, transported to the hospital, and later died as a result of the incident. Anyone who witnessed the accident or has additional information on the accident please contact the Columbia Borough Police at 717-684-7735.

Motorcyclist involved in early-morning crash in Columbia


Lancaster Avenue closed between 12th and 13th Streets as crash reconstruction team responds

A motorcyclist suffered cardiac arrest Saturday morning following a crash at the intersection of Lancaster Avenue and Barber Street, according to Lancaster County emergency dispatchers.

The call came in at 6:17 a.m. as a Class 1 vehicle accident — the highest priority designation for crashes involving life-threatening injuries. First responders arrived to find the rider not breathing and in cardiac arrest.

Dispatchers advised the public that the area around Lancaster Avenue, from 12th to 13th Street, would be closed for an extended period, as a crash reconstruction team was called to the scene to investigate.



Friday, April 10, 2026

Restaurant Inspections — Columbia Borough — April 10, 2026


Boss Lady Sweets Bakery, 28 N. Fourth St., Columbia, opening, April 3. Pass. No violations.

Monday, April 6, 2026

Deeds Recorded – Columbia Borough – April 6, 2026


Bigler Julie, Bigler Julie A. conveyed 1250 Staman Lane to Koch Matthew J, Koch Sarah L. for $125,000.

Morales Crystal M. Roldan, Rios Tayari Acevedo conveyed 1126 Lancaster Ave. to Faller Sandra, Milliron Mason for $224,900.

Lancaster Area Habitat For Humanity Inc., Lancaster Lebanon Habitat For Humanity conveyed 237 S. Fifth St. to Hashimi Said Massoud for $325,000.

Sunday, April 5, 2026

About Town — April 5, 2026

This week's photos of Columbia 
Click on photos to see larger, sharper images. 

JOE LINTNER | COLUMBIA SPY 

The Columbia Water Company is getting ready to do a project on the 600 block of Locust Street.


Cool cats with their eyes on the prize. 

Glowing sky

Lone jet trail at sunset 

Bridge in the fog 

Markings on Walnut Street, most likely for the upcoming project on the 100 and 200 blocks, set to begin in about two months 

REGULATIONS 

SMOKED & LOADED

Henry the Horse is still hanging on Chestnut.

Piano at Columbia Crossing 


Sharing the view

Fresh coffee at Front  & Walnut 

Park Ranger staking out

Whoa Buddy, that's a helluva wide turn!

Inside Tollbooth 

At the Legion 

More work is being done at the new outbuilding behind the Wright's Ferry Mansion, next to the Von Hess building.

Speaking of the Von Hess building, there it is – newly painted.

Work on Bank Avenue, as seen from Locust Street 

The borough thinks this is ok for the historic district.

Car storage at 2nd & Linden 

Donate your car.

The Gifted Church of God will take it.

Tree on the tracks near Malleable Road

Gas prices, as of Saturday afternoon . . .



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Flowers for Easter . . .









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