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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
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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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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:
The following information is based on an Affidavit of Probable Cause:
Re: Shooting Incident on January 15, 2025
Defendant: Justin Odell Freshwater
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Columbia Police officers responded to a reported shooting in the 100 block of 4th Street, Columbia Borough, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Initial reports indicated an adult male had sustained gunshot wounds to the arm.
Investigation Details:
Initial Response:
– Officers discovered Victim #1 with two gunshot wounds to the left arm.
– The victim was treated on scene by EMS and transported to Lancaster General Hospital.
– Two spent Hornady 9mm shell casings were recovered at 400 block of Avenue K near South Fourth Street intersection.
Suspect Identification and Apprehension:
– Witness #1 identified the shooter as Justin Freshwater (18 YOM).
– Officers located Freshwater and a 17-year-old juvenile male in an apartment on the 100 block of South 4th Street.
– Both individuals were detained.
Witness Statement (approximately 1730 hours):
– Detective Matthew D. Leddy interviewed Witness #1.
– Witness reported that Freshwater, the juvenile male, and Victim #1 were known to each other and had prior conflicts.
– The incident began with an argument between Victim #1 and the juvenile male near Fourth and Cherry Streets.
– The argument continued into 400 block of Avenue K.
– Freshwater admitted that the juvenile male told him about the argument with Victim #1 when the juvenile male returned to the apartment.
-Freshwater admitted that he took a handgun from the apartment and approached the area where Victim #1 and Witness #1 were located.
-An argument ensued between Freshwater and Victim #1. Freshwater said that during this argument, he pulled the handgun from his waist area and shot Victim #1 two times.
-Freshwater said that he then fled the scene and returned to the apartment.
Suspect Interview (approximately 1917 hours):
– Detective Leddy conducted a Miranda-warned interview with Freshwater.
– Freshwater waived rights and provided a statement.
– Freshwater admitted to taking a handgun from the apartment after learning of argument.
– Freshwater confirmed confronting and shooting Victim #1 twice before fleeing back to apartment.
Charges Approved by Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office:
1. 18 Pa.C.S.2702(a)(4) – Aggravated Assault (F2)
2. 18 Pa.C.S.6106(a)(1) – Firearms not to be carried without a license
[Photo and Affidavit of Probable Cause were provided by Austin Winkler, CBS21 News.]
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