Lititz man who crashed into police cruiser is identified

State police have identified the driver who led police on a chase and then crashed into a police cruiser Wednesday morning in Columbia.
William Owen Gustafson Jr., 20, of Sheri Lane, Lititz, was extricated from his car by responding police after his vehicle caught fire, state police Trooper Stefanie Trzaska reported Thursday.

New Year's Experience at Turkey Hill

The Cone Drop

Apparently, a splendid time was had by all at Tuesday’s New Year’s event at the Turkey Hill Experience, which featured the Cone Drop and its accompanying countdown, as well as free coffee and hot chocolate (courtesy of Mike’s Diner), free cartons of eggnog (courtesy of Turkey Hill), and a variety of entertainment.  Although the event was well attended by the public, there was a scarcity of vendors representing local businesses.  I was chatting with someone “on the inside” who said that each year every effort is made to extend invitations to local businesses to attend the event and promote their enterprise for free, sponsored by Turkey Hill.  Many businesses decline the invitation.  I don’t understand why any business would turn down an opportunity to advertise itself – and possibly even promote the town, in the process.  Speaking of which, I wonder why was there no contingent representing Columbia Borough.  You know, maybe a “Welcome to Columbia” table – or at least a sign.

Officer, fleeing motorist injured after chase and crash

A police officer and a motorist who led police on a chase through Columbia Borough Wednesday morning were taken to the hospital after a vehicle accident.
The pursued car and a police cruiser crashed shortly before 1:30 a.m. at Union and Third streets in Columbia.

Gramma's Home Accents to open in Columbia

Gramma’s Home Accents, which will sell used furniture as well as gifts and antiques, is slated to open Tuesday, Jan. 7, in Columbia at 417 Locust St.
Owned by Rich Sabatino, the store will have some 2,000 square feet of space for all kinds of furniture, including tables, china closets and chairs — everything except beds.