Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana use say the introduction of several bills this session in the Legislature hints at progress in their efforts. Still, many legislators from Lancaster County will likely oppose any marijuana-related bills brought to a vote.
One who supports approving adult use of marijuana, state Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El, supported reduced penalties for marijuana possession when he served on Lancaster City Council and now hopes to reform marijuana policy statewide.
Republicans Scott Martin and Ryan Aument do not support recreational use.
Shortly before 3 p.m. today (7/10/23), Columbia Borough issued a notice that Avenue K is closed and to avoid the area. Here’s why:
Two houses, 154 and 156 South 5th Street (at the corner of Avenue K), were demolished today. The properties were severely damaged in a July 22, 2022 fire.
Only the upper part of the 400 block of Avenue K, from Pleasant Avenue to 5th Street, is closed.
Debris from today’s demolition at 154 and 156 South 5th Street, as seen from the 400 block of Avenue K
The Lancaster County Land Bank Authority plans to have four new rental units built on the site, according to LNP HERE. The Authority will use $500,000 of $2.2 million for Lancaster County from the state’s Housing Trust Fund.
The houses as they appeared two days after the fire
(WTNH) — As the weather gets warmer, wildlife officials are reminding people not to feed waterfowl bread. While pinching off pieces and tossing it out may seem like a good thing to do, it can cause ducks, geese and swans to develop severe or even fatal health problems. MORE:https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/why-you-should-never-feed-waterfowl-bread/
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will hold two public hearings by telephone on July 12 to gather input on a 15.5% rate increase requested by Columbia Water Company.
The PUC recently put the rate hike request on hold while it investigates. Columbia Water’s request has been challenged by the state’s Office of Consumer Advocate and Office of Small Business Advocate.
The two hearings are scheduled for July 12. The first hearing will begin at 1 p.m. and the second hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. PUC Administrative Law judges Mary D. Long and Charece Z. Collins will preside over the hearings.
Columbia Water provides service to approximately 12,154 customers in Lancaster and York counties, including those in Columbia, Mountville, and Marietta boroughs, as well as West Hempfield, Rapho, East Donegal and Manor townships. Columbia Water also provides service to customers in Hellam Township, York County.
Columbia Water said the rate increase – its first in five years – is needed to meet higher energy and material costs, support long-term infrastructure replacement programs and to reflect capital additions the utility put into service since its last base rate increase. The proposed rate increase would bring in about $999,900 in new funding annually, according to the utility.
How to sign up to testify To testify at one of the telephonic public input hearings, pre-register with Judge Long’s office by 3 p.m. on July 11. Pre-registration can be completed by emailing Nick Miskanic at nmiskanic@pa.gov or by calling 412-565-3550 (leave a message) and providing:
Your first and last name.
The time (1 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.) of the hearing at which you wish to testify.
The telephone number you will be using to call into the hearing.
A phone number where you can be reached prior to the hearing.
Email address if you have one.
If you require an interpreter to participate in the hearing, the language of the interpreter. Individuals will testify in the order in which they pre-register.
Those who do not wish to testify but want to listen can contact Judge Long’s office through the means above to obtain call-in information.
Nikolaus Family Foundation conveyed property on a public road to Holy Trinity Parish Columbia for $1. The estate of Darlene M. Splain conveyed property on a public road to Joshua Michael Mihaljevic for $142,000.
David M. Geltz and Stacey A. Geltz conveyed property on a public road to Alex Jedraszczak for $261,000.
Adrian M. White and Heather A. White conveyed 437 Cherry St. to Carlos M. Goyco Jr. and Cassidi N. Adams for $215,000.
Randy L. Ernst, Donna M. Ernst, David L. Leschke, Deborah L. Leschke and Randy L. Ernst conveyed 334 S. Third St. to Valley View Capital LLC for $101,000.
Michael L. McKonly and Patricia B. McKonly conveyed 830 Chestnut St. to Michael L. McKonly and Patricia B. McKonly for $1.
Columbia Borough conveyed property on a public road to Cimarron Investments LLC for $60,000.
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