Artifact found at Civil War site may be a 'witch bottle' belonging to a Columbia man | kmov.com

Besides the bottle — which was made in Pennsylvania between 1840 and 1860 — archaeologists recovered a wealth of artifacts at the site: Canteen fragments, bullets, horseshoe nails, uniform buttons and ink bottle fragments, among others.
But perhaps the most tantalizing and most mysterious is the bottle, which is being stored with other artifacts for further research. The bottle is marked, “Charles Grove of Columbia, PA.”
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Laptop stolen from vehicle on 200 block of Chestnut Street

On 1/16/20 at approximately 12:03pm the Columbia Borough Police Department was notified that a laptop had been stolen from a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Chestnut Street.  The victim described the laptop as having a black case and a 15″ monitor. It was stolen from inside his unlocked vehicle and is valued at $1,500.  
Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact the Columbia Borough Police Department at 717-684-7735 or you can ‘Submit at Tip’ by clicking the tab below.  You may also contact Lancaster Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-1913 or Text a Tip to Crime Stoppers by using your cell phone.  Text LANCS plus your message to 847411.  Callers may remain anonymous and do not have to give their names. 
Date:  Thursday, January 16, 2020
Reference ID:  CB-20-00288/2001016963 Case Status: Current 
Case Type: Criminal 
Case Region: Northeastern Source:

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Several guns stolen in burglary on 300 block of Avenue J

On 1/11/20 at approximately 10:17am the Columbia Borough Police Department responded to the 300 block of Avenue J for a report of a burglary not in progress.  

Upon arrival the officer spoke with the victim who said that they had been on vacation and when they returned home a Springfield Saint AR-15 223/556 with a red dot sight, a 60 round drum magazine (serial #ST187449). a Colt 357 Magnum 6 round with a silver finish with a black handle (serial #RA215936), a Smith & Wesson Shield 380 (Serial #NDN3060), a Black Aces Tactical Pro 12 gauge shotgun with a pistol grip (Serial #PSS02511AA), a Walther CCP 9mm (Serial # WK116078), a Springfield black canvas bag with ammunition and a 3 round magazine for the AR-15 had been taken as well as a purple metal tin with $50 in change.  
The officer observed that both screens on the North side of the house were in the up position which the victim said was not normal.  There was also a chair moved  along the fence.  
Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact the Columbia Borough Police Department at 717-684-7735 or you can ‘Submit a Tip’ by clicking the tab below.  You may also contact Lancaster Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-1913 or text a tip to Crime Stoppers by using your cell phone.  Text LANCS plus your message to 847411.  Callers may remain anonymous and do not have to give their names. 
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2020
Reference ID:  CB-20-00202/2001011313 Case Status: Current 
Case Type: Criminal 
Case Region: Northeastern 
Source:  Columbia Borough Police Department

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Jenkins, Timothy D – Robbery; Terroristic Threats; Simple Assault | West Hempfield Township Police Department

**UPDATE – Arrest made in Robberies of Turkey Hill stores in West Hempfield Township and Columbia Borough**

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Columbia school board OKs property acquisition of 521 Locust for rehabilitation

School board meeting, January 16:
The board approved the acquisition of property at 521 Locust St. by the Lancaster County Land Bank.
When a property in the county is vacated, foreclosed or tax delinquent, it becomes eligible for purchase by the land bank. Once obtained, these properties can be rehabilitated and returned to a saleable state.
Kathleen Hohenadel, board vice president, said a fire recently occurred at 521 Locust St. and resulted in severe structural damage. By request of the property owner, plans are underway for the land bank to both acquire and restore this property.
What’s next: The land bank now requires a vote of approval from Columbia Borough Council before it can proceed.
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