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A letter from Mayor Lutz – Don't scrap federal programs, fix them – Letters to the Editor
Bid stage under way for Columbia bypass project
LANCASTERONLINE
The Columbia bypass is finally ready to launch, with a bid opening early next year and work slated to begin by the spring.
The goal of the $12.7 million, state-funded project is to take truck traffic out of downtown Columbia, where it has rattled windows, torn up roads and vexed residents for years.
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http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/878633_Bid-stage-under-way-for-Columbia-bypass-project.html
Former chief suing Columbia Borough over his pension
LANCASTERONLINE
A retired Columbia police chief is suing the borough for allegedly short-changing his monthly pension payments.
What I saw recently
Some pics from around town over the last few days . . .
These notices have been popping up on properties around town lately.
The government is once again in the process of confiscating private property.
Grammar anyone?
So what DID happen at this property on the 200 block of Locust?
It’s the same place as shown HERE.
Little Boy Blue casting his fate to the wind (or at least his line to the water).
The hands of fate? Nah, just more cool kitsch at Burning Bridge Antiques.
Jailed without due process
Spelling . . . ?
Hitchin’ a ride
Seen on the 200 block of Union Street. Is it legal?
If so, I want one for my property that says WHOVIAN ZONE.
Seen in Wrightsville.
Hmmm . . . .
A Celebration of Jasmyn Smith
Columbia lunch program keeps kids happy, healthy – News – LancasterOnline.com
State seeks person who shot goose
LANCASTERONLINE
The state Game Commission is looking for the person who shot a Canada goose through the chest with an arrow, an injury that eventually claimed its life.
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New controls approved for Columbia rail crossing
LANCASTERONLINE
The state Public Utility Commission voted 5-0 on Tuesday, July 16, to approve a state Department of Transportation plan for new warning signals at the intersection of Walnut and North Front streets in Columbia.
The railroad crossing will receive new warning gates on both sides of the tracks at the intersection and a traffic signal will be installed.
In addition, the railroad crossing at Locust Street and Front Street will be closed permanently, according to Columbia Borough Manager Sam Sulkosky.
Columbia Spy 