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VANDALISM TO BUILDING – 300 BLOCK OF NORTH 3RD STREET | Columbia Borough Police Department

1/6/21 at approximately 12:02pm the Columbia Borough Police Department received a report of vandalism to a house in the 300 block of North 3rd Street.  The victim stated that someone threw landscaping rocks at his house overnight and caused damage to his new siding.  He also stated that someone had thrown eggs at his property about two weeks ago.  Anyone with information regarding vandalism to homes in the 300 block of North 3rd Street is encouraged to contact the Columbia Borough Police Department at 717-684-7735 or by texting LANCS to 847411. Date:  Wednesday, January 6, 2021 – 12:00pm

Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/cases/vandalism-building-300-block-north-3rd-street

 

Columbia Borough school board pushes ahead with new administrative goals for 2020-21

The school board committed to a set of goals in July that address the district’s various weaknesses, needs and concerns in the current school year. To improve the overall academic experience, district administrators will draft instructional frameworks to facilitate an effective, standards-aligned curriculum; introduce surveys and culturally inclusive programming to increase community involvement; develop pathways for graduation to ensure (student) success after high school; and establish educational equity for students and staff members alike, according to a statement from the board.
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https://lancasteronline.com/news/regional/columbia-borough-school-board-pushes-ahead-with-new-administrative-goals-for-2020-21/article_000d51aa-5041-11eb-bf75-c79c01f5a48c.html 

DEEDS RECORDED FOR COLUMBIA BOROUGH – JAN. 4, 2021

Jeffrey C. Detz and Thomas C. Metzger conveyed 330 Union St. to Sylvia E. Garner for $160,000.

Lancaster County Land Bank Authority conveyed property on a public road to Stonecrest Builders LLC for $12,000.

Alexis R. Eckman, Donald H. Eckman Jr. and Donna Eckman conveyed 34 S. Eighth St. to Zachary R. Rineer for $134,567.

Maureen M. Schulz and Maureen B. Schulz conveyed property on Cloverton Road to Michael David Flechner for $195,000.

Amos S. Zook conveyed property on Cherry Street to Samuel E. Esh and Emma S. Esh for $137,500.

The estate of Glenn R. Reese Sr. conveyed property on Fairview Avenue to Stonehedge Holdings LLC for $50,000.

Armed Man Arrested, Charged after Hours-Long Standoff at West Hempfield Township Home | Lancaster County District Attorney's Office

Shawn Stryker
An armed West Hempfield Township man was arrested Sunday night after an hours-long standoff at his home. Lancaster County Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) took 49-year-old Shawn Stryker into custody about 9:15 p.m., about 10 hours after police were initially called to the 500 block of Goldfinch Drive. 
During the standoff, a SERT officer fired a shot when Stryker exited the home with a rifle drawn and aimed at police. Soon after, Stryker fired two shots while inside his home. 
 

About Town – January 3, 2021

This week’s photos of Columbia 


Ready for the trail

Here’s an example of the right to “bear arms” and the responsibility to wear a mask.

A good, swift kick usually knocks ’em over.
Happy holidays!
Kwanzaa is an African-American celebration of life from December 26 to January 1.
In 2020, Hanukkah began at sundown on Thursday, December 10, and continued through Friday, December 18.
Oversize load

Coming through

Why?
Recent river flooding left piles of debris at River Park . . .

Fortunately, our highway/public works department cleared the way with tools of the trade.

Alan S. helped clear the boat ramp.

A hawk waiting for dinner to walk by.

Is the gas station-to-be now a car dealership-to-be?

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church reaching heavenward
More scarf bombing on Locust
What happened?
Get your Zig-Zag Cones here.
Meanwhile in Manheim, Trumpism runs strong . . .