Local police were investigating a traffic accident at Front and Walnut Streets this evening. The accident, involving an e-bike, occurred shortly before 6 p.m., according to the Lancaster County News Facebook page.
This week’s photos of Columbia
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Some faces about town . . .
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Birdwatching at the river
And here are the birds . . .
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US Geological Survey workers checked the river again last week.
And bridge inspectors were back again.
The water level was high near the end of last week due to heavy rains . . .
227 is considered normal.
[Photo: Jean Fritsch]
Several photos from Todd Stahl . . .
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Truck 80 squeezed through narrow Fairview Avenue during a call last week.
Some lights hanging around
Yes, figs are growing in Columbia.
Just follow the arrows.
Another “botanical garden”
Brick puddle?
On reflection
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Waldemar Camps has seen the temperature spike to 130 degrees inside the Anvil International foundry in Columbia where he works as a molding operator.
“We wear protective clothing, helmets and shields to protect the face. When you have to deal with the high temperature inside the plant, combined with the really hot weather conditions outside, it’s suffocating,” said Camps, who has worked at the site for three years and was recently elected the union vice president.
Anvil International provides a nurse to deal with emergency situations during heat advisories, stocks electrolyte-infused drinks and allows employees to have a drink every 20 minutes, Camps said.
“Workers keep an eye on one another to make sure everyone is OK and to prevent injuries,” Camps said. “Supervisors come around to do checks.”
More ventilation, cooling areas and a rotation schedule for workers would improve safety, Camps said.
“It is understood that work must be done,” Camps said, “and production must continue, but that must happen without endangering the health of employees.”
ASC Engineered Solutions, Anvil International’s parent company, did not return a request for comment.
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Manor Township emergency personnel (and others) received a call at 8:22 p.m. regarding a vehicle in the river in Windsor Township. Officers discovered a 2021 BMW X5 submerged in the water. The driver had driven down a public ramp near Lock 2 and ended up in the river on the York County side.
The vehicle was towed from the river. Police believe alcohol might have been a factor. No injuries were reported.
Manor Township extends all the way across the river to the shoreline, so crews from there – and York County – responded. (All municipalities in Lancaster County go all the way to the shoreline of York County.)
[Sources: CBS 21, et al]
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Carrie A. Vigeant and Thomas M. Vigeant conveyed 625 S. Tenth St. to Jason Hicks for $213,000.
Gabrielle Barger conveyed 530 Manor St. to Brandon Heikes and Brittany Neidigh for $262,500.
Justin M. Palatucci and Madison C. Palatucci conveyed property on Walnut Street to Nicholas Isaac Mast and Emily Lizette Gutierrez for $249,900.
J Michael Properties LLC conveyed 734 Walnut St. to John Williams for $206,000.
This week’s photos of Columbia
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The heron is back at his post.
Reflections under the bridge
Life Jacket Zone, slowly fading
Sky over the DAC
They’re not chemtrails; they’re contrails.
Another Columbia woman in the military
Light bulbs hanging over the back fence
There they are.
What happened to the post office flag?
Kayaks at the canoe shack
Morning glories
Looks like it says, “Lancaster Creative Factory Artists.”
Yes, it’s the law.
This just can’t be right.
Public Art Station at Columbia Crossing
Did someone get their wires crossed?
Rainbow protruding from a cloud
A bucket of Tidy Cat and a “botanical garden “
How to keep your rocks together
There are several violations right there.
Why are so many people moving?
Sometimes even river scum can look like modern art.
More botanical gardens
In progress
25 years of growing roots and wings
At the water company office
Ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
Lancaster Ave, allegedly
Alley cat on patrol
A few more photos of Tollbooth . . .
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And a few more of Tuesday evening’s garage fire…
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