The Lower Susquehanna Valley Modular Railroaders are back at the National Watch & Clock Museum for March 2024. The club has set up their display in the museum’s atrium after taking off a year.
There’s no admission charge for visitors who want to see the train setup only.
The display is available this week (Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) and will be taken down next Saturday, March 9.
[Photos and videos provided by the National Watch & Clock Museum]
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Jason Shackleford
A Columbia man who raped and strangled to death his ex-girlfriend’s 12-year-old daughter and then raped and sexually assaulted her mother will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty Friday.
In exchange for his plea, Jason Shackelford avoided the possibility of a jury sentencing him to death, even though the state currently has a moratorium on it.
During the hearing before Lancaster County Judge Jeffery Wright, Shackelford, 40, admitted raping Elaina Smith, strangling her, then placing her body in a freezer overnight Feb. 8-9, 2023.
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Borinqueneer’s, 438 1/2 Locust St., Columbia, change of owner, Feb. 23. Pass. No violations.
The month of March was named for the Roman god of war, Mars, because in ancient times, it was the month in which military campaigns would typically resume after the winter break. Mars was revered as a powerful and fearsome deity who embodied the qualities of strength, courage, and aggression, making him a fitting choice to lend his name to the month associated with the return to battle. Additionally, March was also the first month of the Roman calendar, and it was believed that Mars had a strong influence on the start of the agricultural and military seasons.
Throughout history, March has been associated with several significant events. One notable date is the Ides of March, March 15th, which marks the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. This event was a turning point in Roman history and is still remembered to this day. Additionally, March is recognized as Women’s History Month in the United States, celebrating the pivotal roles women have played in shaping the world.
Notable dates during March include St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th, an Irish cultural celebration in honor of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Another significant event is the vernal equinox, which falls on March 20th or 21st and marks the official beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere.
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Neil Robert Bushong and Donna B. Bushong conveyed property on Malleable Road to Neil Robert Bushong and Donna B. Bushong for $1.
Mabel Hinson conveyed property on Locust Street to Kevin Farlow for $632,000.
Mabel Hinson and Luis E. Torres Santiago conveyed property on Locust Street to Mabel Hinson for $1.
On 2/25/24 at approximately 7:59 p.m. Columbia Borough Police were dispatch to the 500 block of Ave. H for a report of shots fired.
Responding officers arrived on scene at 8:01 p.m. to find the perpetrators had fled the area. Upon canvassing the scene, multiple cartridge casings were located. Officers also located private property damage due to bullet strikes.
There are no known injuries due to the incident. Photos are persons of interest involved in the incident.
Anyone with information on the shooting incident or if you have video of the area, contact the Columbia Police at 717-684-7735.
Incident #2402029104 Location 500 block of Ave. H Columbia, PA 17512 Date Issued Feb 25, 2024 @ 8:08 PM Incident Type Aggravated Assault Created Feb 25th, 2024 @ 11:29 PM
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/incidents/shots-fired-incident?fbclid=IwAR0C0oIs4vemzR0_M9wgl22B0JF0JWE0xGFsOOnufvaQudrRGZNErUfdJaA
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Rescue personnel pulled a man from the Susquehanna River this morning after he went for a swim in the cold water, as Columbia Spy reported HERE.
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Members of the Lancaster County Bird Club, who were at the Columbia Crossing building in Columbia River Park for an activity, first spotted the man in the water and called 911.
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The Veterans Memorial (Route 462) Bridge looks to be in bad shape. Will it make it to the rehabilitation project slated to start in 2027? Will the project even happen?
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These keys were hanging from a tree branch in Rotary Park and were subsequently turned in to Columbia Borough Police.
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Jesse the Computer Guy at Columbia Computer & Gaming Company, 436 Locust Street, has a selection of games, DVDs, tapes, and other goodies.
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Hebe, the goddess of eternal youth, was hanging out on the 400 block of Locust Street this week.
This holiday is coming soon.
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When you need to take a load off.
These things have a tendency to migrate.
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You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.
A rock sculpture of sorts
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Reflections
Always wear a life jacket in this zone.
The fence at River Park was broken in two places.
The Columbia Public Works Department remedied the problem.
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Meanwhile, in Washington Boro
Spare gas tank in tow
Down at the tracks
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The moon taking a break on the bridge
Coming soon
Over on the other side
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Alley cats in the 200 block of Avenue H
Canine watching the felines
The nose knows.
The General Edward C. Shannon Armory
Friday’s sunset
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Curiosities at Columbia Curiosities . . .
Columbia Spy 
