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So far this year, Mayor Leo Lutz said there have been some flies, but the public works department hasn’t been called upon to clean them up yet. With the current warm temperatures, he believes more of the insects could be arriving in the coming days.

“We’re watching every day,” he said.

The borough typically turns the bridge lights off from mid-June until August, and this year the lights went off June 16. That practice started after summer 2015, when the bridge closed due to its deck being covered with flies, causing motorcycle crashes and making national headlines. Columbia cleans up flies on the bridge when they begin to collect.

The swarms have been blamed on art deco-style lights installed in 2014, mimicking the original lights from when the bridge opened in 1930. Despite the mess and potential danger, biologists say overall the mayflies are an encouraging sign of the river’s quality.

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The meeting packet is HERE.

Many Columbia residents reported hearing and feeling a loud boom this morning, the origin of which appears to be from a building explosion in Rapho Township.
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Customers line up for 50% off gas at the 400 Columbia Avenue Sheetz.Sheetz’s July 4 gas special has caused long lines and long waits for customers. If you haven’t heard, Sheetz has cut its gas prices by 50% to $1.776 a gallon to commemorate our country’s 247th birthday. The special began at 12.01 a.m. Tuesday.Regular, E85 (flex fuel), Unleaded 88, mid-grade and premium fuel grades all fall under the promotion. The deal doesn’t apply to diesel or Ethanol Free fuel, according to cnn.com.

July 4th is Independence Day in the United States, a federal holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.

The Second Continental Congress voted in favor of independence on July 2nd, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. The Declaration of Independence asserted that the thirteen colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent states.

The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence took place on July 8, 1776, in Philadelphia. From that day on, Independence Day has been celebrated annually in the United States with parades, fireworks, concerts, picnics, and other public events.

Independence Day is a significant holiday in American history because it marks the birth of the United States as a sovereign nation. The Declaration of Independence is a foundational document of American democracy, and its principles of liberty, equality, and self-government continue to inspire people around the world.

Here are some of the traditions and activities associated with Independence Day:

Fireworks: Fireworks displays are a popular way to celebrate Independence Day. The largest fireworks display in the United States is held over the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

• Parades: Parades are another common way to celebrate Independence Day. These parades often feature marching bands, floats, and other patriotic displays.
• Barbecues: Barbecues are a popular way for families and friends to get together and celebrate Independence Day. These barbecues often feature traditional American foods such as hot dogs, hamburgers, and watermelon.
• Concerts: Concerts are another popular way to celebrate Independence Day. These concerts often feature patriotic music such as the Star-Spangled Banner and God Bless America.
• Picnics: Picnics are a popular way for families and friends to enjoy the outdoors and celebrate Independence Day. These picnics often feature traditional American foods such as fried chicken, potato salad, and apple pie.
• Family reunions: Family reunions are a popular way for families to come together and celebrate Independence Day. These reunions often feature games, activities, and food.
• Political speeches and ceremonies: Independence Day is also a time for political speeches and ceremonies. These speeches and ceremonies often focus on the importance of American democracy and the principles of liberty, equality, and self-government.

Independence Day is a day for Americans to come together and celebrate their country’s independence. It is a day to reflect on the sacrifices that have been made to ensure the freedom and democracy that Americans enjoy today. It is also a day to look forward to the future and to renew one’s commitment to the American dream.

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This week’s photos of Columbia

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Some flags for the 4th

The first 2 photos are from Centerville Road, where Fairway Independent Mortgage set up the flags.

Roadwork at 3rd & Poplar, the aftermath of a water main break last week.

And a few days later, it looked like this.

Can you do the math?

We get the message: You really don’t want anyone in there.

A few more photos from this week’s beer vat event

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JUNK ON CALL

Ready to paddle

Out for a ride

Leaving the Watch & Clock Museum car show

The giant crane currently at Park Elementary

Workers were replacing HVAC units there.

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More movement on the Habitat for Humanity project on South 5th

This tub was sitting at River Park for most of the week.

Here are a few more smoke photos.

There must not be any trees left in Canada.

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Meanwhile, at the ol’ airfield – more testing?

Doesn’t the borough have this figured out yet?

Two towers

Bob Snyder out on the highway is retiring.

What happened to the back half?

Jimmy Jones added edging and more mulch at Mount Bethel.

But the sign says . . .

This killdeer was doing the “broken wing dance” to divert attention away from its offspring.

There’s the offspring.

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Giant bee attack!

A reaction to a recent Supreme Court decision?

A few more such decisions and we’ll be in Taliban territory.

This van was parked on the 300 block of Locust.

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E-bike riders are weak.

True or False?

Travis M. Coeyman and Loren B. Coeyman conveyed property on a public road to Suk Tamang for $151,730.

The estate of Robert L. Patterson conveyed property on Bethel Street to Brandon Oliva for $173,000.

Michael J. Mehaffey conveyed 519 Locust St. to Ary 786 LLC and Aijaz Khan Mohammed for $240,000.

Valley View Capital LLC and Eli S. King conveyed 224 Union St. to Austin Kyle Young and Samantha Brooke Reeser for $240,000.

July was named after Julius Caesar, a Roman general and statesman – and later dictator – who lived from 100 to 44 BC. The original name of the month was Quintilis, which means “fifth” in Latin. Quintilis was the fifth month of the original Roman calendar, which began in March.

The Julian calendar, which is the predecessor to the Gregorian calendar that we use today, was also named after Julius Caesar. The calendar underwent modifications with the addition of January and February, leading to the renaming of the original fifth and sixth months. As an homage to Julius Caesar and his successor Augustus, these months were respectively designated as July and August. To symbolize their significance, both July and August were endowed with 31 days.