Deeds Recorded – Columbia Borough – February 10, 2025

Karen L. Swarr conveyed 1228 Manor St. to Brittney L. Burton for $244,500.

Wright Edgar M, Bolinder Todd C. conveyed 266 S. Fourth St. to Guzman Maria C. Molina for $197,000.

Mullen Kevin Michael conveyed 118 Walnut St. to Murphy Kyle Edan, Laxson Katie Marie for $212,900.

Smoker Kevin L, Smoker Tricia R. conveyed 527 N. Second St. to Hast Tricia K, Hast Louis C. for $248,000.

About Town – February 9, 2025

 This week’s photos of Columbia 

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Flying cats…just two of the visitors to Columbia River Park this week…

Unfortunately, some people can’t behave themselves, so restroom privileges at Columbia Crossing are now restricted. 

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A few more photos and videos of the fire at Musser’s Supply Tuesday afternoon/evening. Units were on-scene on and off over the next few days.

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A $500 flag (one of two) at Borough Hall 

Speaking of flags, here are several at the Buddhist temple on a windy day…

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Down at the tracks: four engines in a row, and a rolling graffiti gallery 

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More bridge inspectors 

Robins appeared this week.

Ghost lettering on farm equipment at Tollbooth 

In case you need to sit under the bridge

Tesla stock is down, down, down.

Valentine’s day is right around the corner, and even skeletons are feeling amorous.

Just a guy and his shadow

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About Town – February 2, 2025

This week’s photos of Columbia 

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A new business in town

(3rd & Maple)

The colors broke loose Wednesday afternoon/evening. 

The skeletons are celebrating the one-year anniversary of Columbia Curiosities this month. 

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Smiles galore at Columbia River Park 

The river ice was beginning to break up and melt this week, only to refreeze.

This cross “appeared ” along shore.

Another “hitching post,” a common sight around town.

Heavy clouds

Someone must have dropped several of these packets…

…whatever they are.

Sunday morning transport

Let’s hope the planes keep flying despite the recent decisions to cut staff.

Will Trump’s order affect operations?

Not everyone is aware that there’s a UPS dropbox at 3rd & Locust.

Not one but two sheriffs were in town the other day.

Relining a chimney 

On a cold windy day

The DAC

A bus at 2nd & Locust

Not part of its regular route

Workers are still renovating this house at 2nd & Walnut. There was a fire there last August, as Columbia Spy reported HERE.

It’s an old building. 

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Restaurant Inspections – Columbia Borough – January 31, 2025

King’s Country Flavorites, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, Jan. 25. Pass. No violations.

M&M Bakery, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, opening, Jan. 25. Pass. Prepackaged whoopie pies, cookies, brownies, and Rice Krispies Treats are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement and distributed by statement. Prepackaged whoopie pies, cookies, brownies and Rice Krispies Treats are not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 9” allergen ingredients and/or the allergen warning statement.

Markethouse Coffee Corner, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, Jan. 25. Pass. No violations.

On The Bun, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, Jan. 25. Pass. No violations.

The Candy Hut, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, Jan. 25. Pass. Prepackaged candy apples, caramel apples coated with nuts and chocolates are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement and distributed by statement. Prepackaged caramel apples coated with nuts and bagged chocolates are not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 9” allergen ingredients and/or the allergen warning statement.