Columbia Spy

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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The meeting packet is  HERE.

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

(Click/tap on photos to see larger, sharper images.) 

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.

MARKET ST.

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.

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

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 Borough Council meeting, Feb. 13.

The borough has moved one step closer to receiving almost a $1 million reimbursement for money used to renovate the Columbia Market House, Borough Manager Mark Stivers told council members.

Columbia has been waiting more than three years to collect, and council members want part of the reimbursement to start the second phase of the market, Stivers said during the meeting. The second phase will focus on parking.

Reimbursement stalled when borough employees could not find a copy of the deed to the land at 15 S. Third St. Instead, Columbia had to prove ownership through other documents, such as newspaper clippings and borough council minutes from more than 100 years ago.

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