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Columbia school officials extend application deadline for vacant board post

Columbia school officials have extended the deadline to apply for a vacant school board post.

Those interested now can apply for the post though Wednesday, Nov. 26.

The school district is seeking applicants to fill the post of a school board member who moved out of the district.

The term is from Dec. 1 to Nov. 30, 2015. Only residents of Columbia Borough can apply.

Applicants should send a letter of interest to: Laura Cowburn, Board Secretary, Columbia Borough School District, 200 N. 5th Street, Columbia, PA 17512.

Letters should be postmarked no later than Nov. 26. The letter also may be dropped off at the district office.

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Police targeting aggressive drivers tonight

Police will be targeting aggressive drivers in western Lancaster County tonight.
Columbia, East and West Hempfield police will be taking part in the enforcement on Route 30, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., according to PennDOT.

Borough Council passes park resolution

At its November 10 meeting, Columbia Borough Council unanimously approved a resolution giving police enforcement powers in Locust Street Park. Council had tabled the resolution at its October 27 Meeting of the Whole to investigate insurance issues related to the agreement.  Council subsequently found that its current insurance is sufficient for the lease requirements.