A broken pipeline in Lycoming County on Friday dumped 55,000 gallons of gasoline into the Susquehanna River.
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Pennsylvania cites contractor error in withdrawing school performance data | TribLIVE Mobile
Dr. Hollister announced this issue at Thursday's school board meeting:
Columbia board focuses on shared leadership agreement with Elanco | Community | lancasteronline.com
Implementation and evaluation of a shared leadership agreement with Eastern Lancaster County School District was a focal point at Columbia Borough School District committee of the whole meeting Thursday.
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With just 19 players, Columbia's football team battles for 'the love of the game' | Football | lancasteronline.com
At full strength, Columbia's roster boasts 19 students. With two players absent from school Tuesday, and another two out with injuries, the remaining 15 took the field, chanting “Tide Pride” as the team worked on its offense.
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Market House change of hours
The Columbia Market House is announcing a change of hours for the Fall/Winter Season. They will be open Wednesday & Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (with limited stand holders); Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For further information, follow the Columbia Market House on Facebook.
School Board Meeting to be held Thursday, October 20
The Columbia Borough School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, at the District Administration Building, 200 N. 5th Street.
At last month’s meeting, several residents voiced concerns to the board about ongoing bullying during and after school. One resident also touched on the topic of political scheming among board members. A few of the residents who addressed the bullying problem are shown below:
Jim Johnson: “If you don’t care about our children, Columbia has no future.”
Bruce Murray: “We gotta start protecting our kids.”
Randy Fletcher: “I don’t know who you got running that school, but it’s the wrong person in charge.”
Jackie Shive: “Please discipline these bullies.”
Library Happenings – Thursday, October 20, 2016 – CareerLink for Job Seekers
Library Happenings – Wednesday, October 19, 2016 – Young Adult Book Club
Meeting Schedule, Week of 10-17-16
All meetings are at Borough Offices, 308 Locust Street, except School Board meeting, which is at District Admin Building, 200 N. 5th Street.
Thursday, October 20: Community Development 6 p.m.
Thursday, October 20: School Board 7 p.m.
Trashion Fashion Show at Arts at Hinkles October 30
The Arts at Hinkles is having a unique fashion show to benefit community art in Columbia. Participants are designing fashions made out of anything recycled or re-purposed. A “Best in Show” $100 prize will be awarded to the winning design of the night. All ages are welcome to this fun-filled evening! If you are interested in participating, there’s still a few spots left.
Call Vicki at 518-275-8299 for more information.
The Arts at Hinkles, 247 Locust St., Columbia, Pa
Sunday, October 30, 2016 7:00 p.m.
Tickets $15, at door & presold at Hinkles
Beverages & light food will be served.
