Year: 2015

Albatwitch – sort of a mini-bigfoot – focus of Saturday festival in Columbia

Bigfoot’s little cousin, the albatwitch, will be celebrated again from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in Columbia on the banks of the Susquehanna River in Lancaster County.
The Columbia Historical Preservation Society and the National Museum of Mysteries and Research Center launched the annual Albatwitch Festival last year, based on a legendary

Columbia runners take home medals at Saturday's Invitational

Columbia runners took home medals on Saturday at the Ben Bloser Bulldog Invitational Cross Country Classic at Big Spring High School in Newville, PA. Jordan Haberstroh won first in the girls’ Class A race, and Codie Wetherite came in 18th in the boys’ Class A race. Runners from Donegal, Hempfield, York Suburban, Camp Hill, and others participated in the run which lasted until 2 p.m. in sweltering conditions. About half a dozen unregistered schools showed up, pushing back the 11:15 a.m. medal ceremony.
Runners from various local districts participated on Saturday.
Columbia’s Jordan Haberstroh, second from left, placed first in the girls’ Class A race.
 Runners took refuge from the sun.

The 11:15 medal ceremony was delayed until early afternoon due to unregistered schools and other complications.

Results are HERE.

"Movie Under the Stars" Update!

Sounds like a lot of people are looking forward to coming to the movies at the River Park on Saturday, September 26th at sunset! So, in addition to having a fun time under the stars, let’s support Columbia Food Bank with donations of canned goods, peanut butter, etc. With the cold weather coming they need to stock up. 
See you at the movies!
Thank you!
Beth Troxell
Pam Williams