Two vehicles collided at the intersection of 8th & Locust this afternoon at about 2:20.
Vehicle accident – Class I
Year: 2014
Police call at 855 Chestnut
Columbia Borough and West Hempfield police responded to a call this morning at about 9:30 regarding an open door at 855 Chestnut Street. The property is the former Long’s Funeral Home and has been vacant for several years.
Columbia man and his father to be tried in kidnapping
A Columbia man and his father are headed to trial for allegedly kidnapping a pair of young boys from a Lancaster city home last month.
The violent Feb. 6 abduction of Erielys Ahorrio, 3, and John Ahorrio, 4, prompted state police to issue a national Amber Alert.
The violent Feb. 6 abduction of Erielys Ahorrio, 3, and John Ahorrio, 4, prompted state police to issue a national Amber Alert.
Columbia's water supply – Is it secure?
During this period last year, we were undergoing a water contamination scare. (Link: http://columbiapa-17512.blogspot.com/2013/03/columbia-water-customers-should-not.html?m=0)
After workers found evidence of tampering at the water storage tanks located between Chickies Hill Road and Laurel Hill Cemetery, it was thought possible that someone had contaminated Columbia’s water supply. An investigation ensued, and the water was later deemed safe.
On September 3, the PUC conducted a public hearing on an unrelated matter: Columbia Water Company’s rate hike request. At that hearing, I asked Water Company representatives what, if anything, had been done to ensure the safety of the water storage tanks. I don’t recall their attorney’s exact reply, only that it was vague and tentative, which leads me to believe the company had not implemented any measures except, perhaps, the hope that the crisis would be forgotten.
Well, we have not forgotten. Therefore, I am asking publicly – once again – of any Columbia Water Company representatives who might be reading this, or of anyone else “in the know”: What safety and security measures have been put in place to protect our water supply?
After workers found evidence of tampering at the water storage tanks located between Chickies Hill Road and Laurel Hill Cemetery, it was thought possible that someone had contaminated Columbia’s water supply. An investigation ensued, and the water was later deemed safe.
On September 3, the PUC conducted a public hearing on an unrelated matter: Columbia Water Company’s rate hike request. At that hearing, I asked Water Company representatives what, if anything, had been done to ensure the safety of the water storage tanks. I don’t recall their attorney’s exact reply, only that it was vague and tentative, which leads me to believe the company had not implemented any measures except, perhaps, the hope that the crisis would be forgotten.
Well, we have not forgotten. Therefore, I am asking publicly – once again – of any Columbia Water Company representatives who might be reading this, or of anyone else “in the know”: What safety and security measures have been put in place to protect our water supply?
Columbia to digitize borough ordinances
Columbia Borough Council authorized an agreement March 10 between the borough and General Code to digitize the borough’s ordinances.
Ordinances have not been fully available, and searchable electronically, since 2008. The core issue that drove the decision was the inability for people to search for technical details about legislation when paper versions of ordinances were scanned into PDF format.
Instead, officials and residents alike have been relying, primarily, on binders.
That'd be great
From the Police Log – March 12, 2014
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
COLUMBIA: Lance M. Jones, 37, of 225 S. 4th St., Columbia, was charged Monday with aggravated assault, simple assault, and terroristic threats after a domestic dispute at his home. He was accused of advancing on a woman with a knife while swinging a shovel, threatening to kill her, striking her with his closed fists and choking her until she passed out. He was committed to Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $75,000 bail.
DRUG CHARGES
COLUMBIA: Andrea L. King, 28, of Delaware, was charged Monday with possession of drug paraphernalia and committed to county prison in lieu of $2,500 bail.
COLUMBIA: Travis W. Mengle, 18, of Ephrata, has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia at 6th and Cherry streets Feb. 28.
CHS To Present New Take On "Ugly Duckling" Tale
Columbia Borough School District will present “Honk!”, a musical tale of “The Ugly Duckling,” on Thursday through Saturday, March 13-15.
Shows are at 7 p.m. each night. There is also a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee.
Performances will be in the high school auditorium.
Rooftop unit installed
A new rooftop unit was being installed at the Columbia Borough offices this morning.
Bob Hammer at Weavings INK
A note from Bob Hammer:
Hello Everyone,
I would like to extend an invitation to an Artist’s Reception this Saturday from noon til 4pm at Weavings INK Gallery in Wrightsville. In this solo exhibition, I interpret selected events from American history by em-
ploying symbols and imagery found in tarot cards. Each card image is first illustrated using pen and ink. The image is then scanned and colored using computer software. The resulting print features the card presented in front of a background image that also relates to the historical event. Both originals and prints will be on display and available for purchase.
The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. In addition to attending the artist’s reception, I will be gallery sitting during regular gallery hours for the duration of the show. The Gallery is located at 208 Hellam Street in Wrightsville. Hope to see you there. Thanks for your support.
I would like to extend an invitation to an Artist’s Reception this Saturday from noon til 4pm at Weavings INK Gallery in Wrightsville. In this solo exhibition, I interpret selected events from American history by em-
ploying symbols and imagery found in tarot cards. Each card image is first illustrated using pen and ink. The image is then scanned and colored using computer software. The resulting print features the card presented in front of a background image that also relates to the historical event. Both originals and prints will be on display and available for purchase.
The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. In addition to attending the artist’s reception, I will be gallery sitting during regular gallery hours for the duration of the show. The Gallery is located at 208 Hellam Street in Wrightsville. Hope to see you there. Thanks for your support.
Robert Hammer
Columbia Spy 