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Wolanski Thola Ab conveyed 27 S. Sixth St. to Cole Mykel B, Cole Soraya M. for $290,000.

The estate of Smith James A, Smith Thomas L. conveyed property on Washington Street to Smith Sarah J, Smith Emily E. for $1.

This week’s photos of Columbia 

Click on photos to see larger, sharper images. 

Truck 80 crossed snow-covered roads to respond to a structure fire in York County this afternoon  (Sunday, January 19).

A shadow of the bridge 

Winter clouds

Pee Wee’s Playhouse at the State Theatre Vintage Emporium- artwork by anndope

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Still open on Commerce Street 

Forecast at the Columbia Water Company 

Buddies 

Borough vehicles at 700 Franklin Street 

Plenty of time at Columbia Curiosities 

One of the banners came loose.

It was later removed.

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Here are some examples of business signs in the historic district. These are appropriate, but council just approved a scrolling LED sign for a business in the district.

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A morning sky

An evening sky, with what looks like a pillar of fire

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Big tanker at South 4th & Cherry traveling past an incident scene at Smoke & Chill

A pretty common sight in Columbia…

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There’s an ordinance about throwing snow into the street, but some people do it anyway.

Roundtop Mansion, reflecting again

Santa, seemingly about to be sacrificed

Ready for a fire 

God will provide. 

Every which way

A special event at Columbia Crossing 

Curiously Independent, seen on South 2nd

According to their website: “The Stone Independent School is a progressive, interdisciplinary 7-12 school which believes that all students learn best by doing.”

Sun, getting ready to set

Asplundh was back at it, hacking our trees.

Even the mayor was perturbed.

And yes, we got snow (Sunday, January 19).

Borough highway workers braved the weather to take care of our streets.

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Texas Businesswoman Wants to Open AI-Driven, Teacherless Cyber Charter School in Pennsylvania

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/arrests/robinson-dashawn-damien-theft-gun-and-2-additional-charges

When: Columbia Borough school board meeting, Jan. 7.

What happened: The school board accepted the resignation of Taylor Middle School principal Erin Birk.

Background: Birk’s resignation, which was submitted Jan. 3, is effective Feb. 28. Birk began her career in education in 2010 as a school psychologist at Hempfield School District, serving in the position for nearly a decade. She then became an assistant principal in Manheim Township School District, serving in the role for over three years. She came to Columbia in December 2022.

Next steps: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the school district’s website or by contacting the district office.

MORE:

https://lancasteronline.com/news/regional/taylor-middle-school-principal-in-columbia-borough-resigns/article_bb6f62bc-d369-11ef-914a-9b603c183fb7.html