Police make an arrest

4 vehicle crash on 30

From WGAL: http://www.wgal.com/news/28394308/detail.html

Hellam Township PD find child's body

A child's body was found in a backyard grave: http://www.ydr.com/crime/ci_18376228

Mountville ready to explode

http://www.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=53330

Fly the Flag

Details of Wrghtsville's annual celebration: http://www.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=53229

Marietta fireworks are Saturday

Fireworks are Saturday: http://www.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=53268

West Hempfield PD seek Turkey Hill robber

The Turkey Hill store on Stony Battery Road was robbed Friday: http://www.wgal.com/slideshow/weather/28385784/detail.html

Someone in Wrightsville is rich

Someone or ones in Wrightsville is a millionaire: http://www.yorkdispatch.com/news/ci_18368806

Weekly Columbia police reports

RODNEY ALAN DEGROAT, AGE 44, OF ELIZABETHTOWN, WAS CITED FOR UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES ON LINDEN STREET, JUNE 14.

HAROLD BURRIEAR, JR., OF MARYLAND, WAS CITED FOR UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES ON LINDEN STREET, JUNE 14.

MICHAEL T. DUKE, JR., AGE 25, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR ONE-WAY ROADWAYS AND ROTARY TRAFFIC ISLANDS, ON BARBER STREET, JUNE 16.

JENNIFER R. STEFANICK, AGE 33, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED AT THIRD AND LOCUST STREETS, JUNE 16.

CHAD DANIEL RAPP, AGE 30, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR CARELESS DRIVING IN THE 1ST. BLOCK OF NORTH SECOND STREET, JUNE 19.

JOHN E. CAIN, AGE 64, OF LANDISVILLE, WAS CITED FOR CARLESS DRIVING AT SOUTH FIFTH STREET AND CONCORD AVENUE, JUNE 19.

DAMIA LEE BRUBAKER, AGE 39, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT THIRD AND POPLAR STREETS, JUNE 19.

JERMEL COLON, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT THIRD AND LOCUST STREETS, JUNE 19.

MICHAEL P. SCHICKLING, AGE 62, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS AND FOR STEADY RED SIGNAL AT LOCUST STREET AND LANCASTER AVENUE, JUNE 17

KURT D. SEARLES, AGE 23, OF MAINE, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION, ON NORTH THIRD STREET, JUNE 20.

GARRY B. LOGAN, AGE 43, OF YORK, WAS CITED FOR UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES AT ROUTE 441 AND LINDEN STREET, JUNE 21.

MICHAEL W. GASKIN, AGE 26, OF LANSDALE, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION AND FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, AT THIRD  AND LINDEN STREETS, JUNE 21.

ININNE KELVISHA TORRES, AGE 27, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHLE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED AT BARBER AND FLORENCE STREETS, JUNE 24.

TRACY L. SMITH, AGE 43, FROM LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR DRIVERS REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED, IN THE 600 BLOCK OF MANOR STREET, JUNE 28.

Woman robbed this morning in Columbia

A woman was robbed of prescription pills this morning in Columbia: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/412840_Woman-robbed-of-prescription-pills.html

Wrightsville toddler dies from pool accident

Here's the update on last week's pool accident in Wrightsville: http://www.ydr.com/local/ci_18361336

On your street corner

It must be getting closer to July 4 as these fireworks' stands have returned to various street corners around town.

Barnies manager shows up umpire

Lancaster Barnstorners skipper Butch Hobson puts on a show after getting tossed from a game last night. It's  classic, still not as good as the other year when a manager in the Atlanta organization got tossed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFUJjUQaL8o&sns=fb

Fire meeting is tomorrow

Representatives of Columbia No. 1 Fire Department, Susquehanna Fire & Rescue Co. #4 and Columbia Consolidated Fire Department will hold an informational session regarding the consolidation of fire and rescue services in Columbia Borough on Tuesday, June 28th at the Columbia Jr./Sr. High School beginning at 7:00 pm. 
Rob Brady of the Department of Community and Economic Development will faciliate the presentation.
The meeting is open to the public and members of the respective fire companies are encouraged to attend.

Comedy Show to benefit grid boosters

The Columbia Football Booster Club will hold a Comedy and Dance Night on Saturday, Sept 10, from 7 p.m. to midnight.
Earl David Reed will perform.
Reed is a trendsetter in the comedy and radio world. Within his 15 years of stand up comedy, he has performed at over 100 comedy clubs and colleges and is a favorite in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Along with his 10 years of morning broadcasting experience and numerous television appearances, his improvisational style has become a favorite of radio and stage audiences all around.
Deemed the “ultimate morning show co-host for any format”, he presently can be heard weekday mornings on WQXA 105.7 the X on the Nipsey, Earl and Jen Shade Show.
The night will be held at the Susquehanna Fire Company and a donation of $25 a person is asked.
For tickets, call 629-9681 or 684-9686.

Living History

The historic Mount Bethel Cemetery will hold "Living History in Mount Bethel: One Story at a Time," Sunday, Sept. 18, starting at 2 p.m.
The day will honor veterans and include activities for children and adults.
There will be guided tours, starting at 2 p.m. and children's activities.
A luminary ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. featuring the Columbia VFW Band and a speech by USMC Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ed Wickenheiser.
Admission is $5 for adults and students 6-16, $3.
For more information, call, 684-6196.

Alice in Wonderland

If your were downtown yesterday and saw some young people dressed in unusual costumes, here's why.
The Columbia High School Drama Department, with the support of the Columbia Downtown Development Corporation and Regalia Costumers, will present Alice in Wonderland in the Locust Street Park, Aug,. 5-7.
Nightly shows are at 6:30 p.m. Afternoon shows on Aug. 6 and 7 are at 2 p.m.
The show is free, although donations will be accepted.
For more information, call 684-7458.

A slide show is available

A slide show from today's craft show is available at: http://www.slide.com/r/rh1hy7E47z_ADEc6BkyNg4qZ88GttIPg?fbr=1

Craft Show photos

Carnival and fireworks are back

Three people hurt in fight

West Hempfield police are investigating a fight that injured three people: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/411186_3-people-injured-in-fight-involving-box-cutters.html

Columbia man killed in crash

A Columbia man was killed in s motorcyclr accident in Hellam Township last night: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/410486_Columbia-man-dies-in-York-County-motorcycle-crash.html

Wrightsville police investigate police drowning

This from the York Dispatch: http://www.yorkdispatch.com/news/ci_18325552

West Hempfield police reports

Police are investigating vandalism reports: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/409915_West-Hempfield-police-investigating-several-reports-of-theft--vandalism.html

Fire company to hold barbeque

The Columbia No. 1 Fire Department will hold a chicken barbeque on Saturday: http://www.columbiafire.com/

Sunday its time to venture across the Susquehanna

Rivertownes will host River Fest: http://www.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=52808

Another big event for our town

The streets will be packed again Saturday: http://www.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=52860

Chchange in the 400 block

There are plenty of "for sale/for rent" signs and vacant buildings popping up in the 400 block of Locust Street. Noticed a few last week and earlier this week, that have "for rent" signs on them beside Flowers R Us. The "for sale" signs are on a computer business next to what use to be Flowers, Herbs and Art, which is now home to Wells Fargo financial advisors. Next to the computer store, it looks like some type of Dollar store is getting ready to open. Across the street, this one just cropped us ths morning, a "for sale" sign at Harrington's Bar. Still not open is the former Daily Grind coffee shop, which will become a sandwich/soft pretzel shop.

Fourth Friday is this week

 Fourth Fridays in Columbia continues with our next event taking place on Friday, June 24 beginning at 5 p.m.
Experience Columbia’s art galleries, participating antique, specialty shops and local eateries. 
We Welcome The Following Venues:
Gallery: Sunshine Corner Gallery and Studio
Specialty Shop Geltz Götz Goodeze
Eateries: Hotel Locust
Taco TaGO
Plan to start your evening at The Hub, Fourth Friday in Columbia’s headquarters and welcome center located at 401 Locust St.
For further information please visit:  http://www.fourthfridays.org/ or call The Hub:  717-456-0278
Find Fourth Fridays in Columbia on Facebook

Downtown construction work

Today was a busy day for road construction, etc. The Columbia Water Company top photo, was busy digging on North Fifth Street, just off Chestnut. PPL was busy installing a new pole, a block down, bottom photo, on North Fourth Street.

July 4th tradition

Mark Monday, July 4 on your calendars. The residents of Chestnut Street will be hold their annual yard sales from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sharp new look



This is the newest Columbia police vehicle, which was recently lettered and outfitted, which is now patrolling the streets, along with a Crown Vic.



Future Stars camp on the hill

The Columbia High School basketball program is hosting its annuak Future Stars Basketball Camp. About 40 boys and girls are attending the camp. Today's speaker was Amy Redding, a 1994 CHS graduate

Columbia police charge one

Detz honored as LNP All-Star

Emily Detz was named softball Player of the Year hy Lancaster Newspapers: http://lancasteronline.com/pages/specialsections/allstars/

New coach across the river

Eastern has finally named a football coach: http://www.gametimepa.com/ts-ya/ci_18282008

Home invasion in Mountville

West Hempfield police say three people were attacked in Mountville: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/408856_3-attacked-in-home-invasion-robbery-in-Mountville.html

Check out Facebook

I've added a slide show from this afternoon's car show on my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000349567730

More car show pics