Sunday morning, July 29: River Park boat ramp now open
Author: SPY
Columbia River Park reopens to vehicles, boat ramp still closed
Officer Brent Keyser and Mayor Leo Lutz move barricades Saturday morning to reopen Columbia River Park to vehicles. The boat ramp remains closed.
Susquehanna River Basin Commission collects samples after high waters
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission was in town this morning to collect water samples from the Susquehanna River. According to the Commission’s website, “The mission of the Commission . . . is to enhance public welfare through comprehensive planning, water supply allocation, and management of the water resources of the Susquehanna River Basin.”
Two workers from the commission used a fish-shaped receptacle to collect river water.
They took several samples by lowering the receptacle from the Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Water levels at Columbia River Park this morning had receded slightly compared to last night.
RIVER PARK NOW CLOSED
Columbia Mayor Leo Lutz said despite the barricades, he noticed people putting themselves in the water and in dangerous situations.
“Columbia Borough has made a decision that if something is going to happen it’s not going to happen because we allowed people just to come in and do whatever they felt like,” Lutz said.
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"Peter and the Wolf" at Park Elementary Friday, July 27
Police tape and barricades are set up at River Park as river continues to rise
This afternoon at about 5 o’clock, the river level at Columbia River Park was at least a foot higher than it was this morning. Police tape had been moved up to the pavilion to keep visitors safe and prohibit them from entering the water.
The river had edged its way further up into the park.
Most of the steps at the kayak launch were underwater.
Barricades were set up inside the park and also at the entrance to discourage vehicles from entering.
Water surrounded trees and benches.
Somewhere along the line, Heritage Drive, which became Heritage Street for a short time, became Heritage Drive once again.
Water covered the Union Street boat ramp.
The first block of Locust Street was also flooded.
Thursday morning, July 26 – River level is more than 7 feet above normal
Partnership brings Fresh Express to Columbia, aims to put healthy food on families' tables
A program in Columbia kicks off Friday at Park Elementary School, where food will be distributed between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Distribution will be every fourth Friday year-round at the school (except for November, when it will be held on the fifth Friday).
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Firefighters from Wrightsville Fire Company used a five-ton truck to evacuate residents from homes along flooded Drager Road near Columbia, Pa., Wednesday July 25, 2018. Days of drenching rains are closing roads, sending creeks and streams over their banks and causing businesses and to shut down in central Pennsylvania.
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"Together We Are Music" at the Park Gazebo Thursday, July 26
