Author: SPY

Borough resident thanks firefighters

Columbia resident Deb Schleh presents homemade treats to Columbia Fire Chief Doug Kemmerly (center) and President Mark Fritz.

Columbia resident Deb Schleh surprised firefighters when she showed up at a recent CBFD meeting with a bag of homemade treats. Schleh, of the 300 block of Walnut Street, wanted to express her gratitude to the fire department for all of their hard work in fighting a fire that consumed several homes in her block. She was most passionate about the lengths firefighters went to in trying to resuscitate her dog. She remarked about their degree of professionalism throughout the entire incident. The fire happened November 4, 2015, but Schleh said it took this long to get her home back to normal.

[Columbia Spy reported on the fire HERE.]

Who were the first settlers to Lancaster County?

Depiction of a Susquehannock (1624). The handwritten caption reads (in modern English): “The Susquehannocks are a giant-like people and thus attired.”

Susquehannock Native Americans lived along the Susquehanna River. They flourished in present-day Manor Township in the early 1600s, according to Ellis and Evans’ book.
Their capital, Connadago, was located in present-day Columbia and home to around 3,000 people.
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http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/who-were-the-first-settlers-to-lancaster-county-we-the/article_9df140b6-1273-11e8-8fc5-d74f94588e0c.html

Woman escapes alleged attacker she met at Columbia CVS

The adult female victim reported that the male pointed what appeared to be black pistol at her, and that she then used pepper spray on him.

The victim reported that after she used the pepper spray, he stopped his vehicle, and she was able to exit his vehicle. The victim indicated that the male then left the area.

MORE HERE:

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/westhempfieldpd/11465/arrests/lewis-john-christian-sr-one-count-simple-assault-and-8-additional-charges

citations | Columbia Borough Police Department

ANTHONY TRUOAG, AGE 52, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE  OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, ON IRONVILLE PIKE AND KINDERHOOK ROAD, 12 FEBRUARY 2018.

JUSTIN W. SWEITZER, AGE 40, OF WRIGHTSVILLE, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, IN THE 500 BLOCK OF WALNUT STREET, 13 FEBRUARY 2018.

KIERSTEN RENEE WILLIAMS, AGE 20, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT  OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION, ON SOUTH FOURTH AND CHERRY STREETS, 13 FEBRUARY 2018.

ROBERT W. SLASEMAN, JR., AGE 64, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATE OF TITLE REQUIRED, IN THE 100 BLOCK OF SOUTH SECOND STREET, 13  FEBRUARY 2018.

CHRISTOPHER L. MERO, AGE 55, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, IN THE 1400 BLOCK OF LANCASTER AVENUE, 12 FEBRUARY 2018.

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/post/citations-17

Bridging The Gap (A Forum on Improving Relationships between Law Enforcement & Community) Tickets, Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite

Are you a parent/guardian, family or community member who has been affected by the juvenile justice system? If so, this event is or you. One Accord Lancaster is hosting this forum in partnership with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology’s Black Student Union in an effort to bridge the gap between Law Enforcement & Community. There will be a facilitated panel discussion with representation from the Lancaster County Juvenile Court, local Law Enforcement a well as Community. There will also be two workshops including “What To Do When Stopped By A Cop” and the “Adolescent Brain”.
Dinner will be provided
Transportation & Childcare (ages 7 and up) is available and must be pre-arranged by contacting 717-327-3971
Free T-shirts available for all adult participants.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Door Prizes include: Giant Food Store Gift Card, Chick-Fil-A Gift Basket, Texas Roadhouse Gift Card and many more.
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