Monday, August 29, 2011

Fugitive Weir Arrested In Londonderry Township - Pennsylvania News Story - WGAL The Susquehanna Valley

Fugitive Weir Arrested In Londonderry Township - Pennsylvania News Story - WGAL The Susquehanna Valley

Live Chat

Folks, I'm planning to hold the first of many live chats on COLUMBIA TALK, on Thursday, Sept.. 1, at 11 a.m.
If this works, it will become a weekly event, at various times and days, I will post how this will take place at a later date how to log into later today.
I ask the comments and questions be kept clean on borough issues, sports, life in general, the election, etc.
Hope you can join me tomorrow at 11 a.m.
If you are unavailable and have a question, send me an email --- tides.cln@gmail.com and I will post them.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Yard sale on Saturday

There will be a yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 3, starting at 8 a.m., at 644 S. 13th St., Columbia.
Available will be an outdoor table with four chirs, coffree and end table and other items.

JAMES PATRICK KAUFHOLD, III, AGE 41, OF COLUMBIA, CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS AT CHERRY STREET AND LANCASTER AVENUE, AUG. 13.
JUSTIN LEE COLLINS, AGE 30, OF ELIZABETHTOWN, WAS CITED FOR TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNALS AT THIRD AND LINDEN STREETS, AUG. 21.
ROSA I. ALICEA, AGE 37, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR REQUIRED FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, IN THE 300 BLOCK OF UNION STREET, AUG. 21.
NICOLE RENEE HESS HOOTEN, AGE 25, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT ROUTE 441 AND MILL STREET, AUG.20.
MICHAEL W. JONES, AGE 63, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR ONE-WAY ROADWAYS AND ROTARY TRAFFIC ISLANDS, IN THE 1000 BLOCK OF BARBER STREET, AUG. 20.
JACOB G. WATSON, JR., AGE 44, OF DELTA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IN THE 200 BLOCK OF NORTH THIRD  STREET, AUG. 19.
COTY STEPHEN RUTTER, AGE 24, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED FOR RETAIL THEFT AT TURKEY HILL, ON CHESTNUT STREET, FOR TAKING A BOX OF DONUT HOLES, AND WAS ALSO CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, AUG. 22.
GERALDO LUIS BULGALA, AGE 22, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED AND FOR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRED, AT ROUTE 30 AND ROUTE 441, AUG.23.
CRAIG WILLIAM JACOBS, AGE 37, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT FRONT AND LOCUST STREETS, AUG. 24.
MATTHEW W. SNYDER, AGE 31, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CHARGED WITH SIMPLE ASSAULT, RESISTING ARREST AND PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, FOR AN INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED IN THE 600 BLOCK OF UNION STREET.
SNYDER WAS LOCATED AT JANSON’S PARK AREA, AND TAKEN TOR ARRAIGNMENT IN LANCASTER. BAIL WAS SET AT $10,000 STRAIGHT, AND COMITTED TO LANCSTER COUNTY PRISON.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Fourth Friday and Art in the Park

Fourth Fridays in Columbia will be held on Aug. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. Visitors may experience art galleries, antique and specialty shops, and eateries during the at-your-own-pace tour, which will feature exhibits from local and visiting artists, as well as refreshments.
The second annual Art in the Park hosted by Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center will coincide with the Fourth Friday programming. Art in the Park features artists in a variety of media located in Locust Street Park. Attendees may view and purchase exhibited artwork and enjoy music during the event, which will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., rain or shine. Light refreshments will be available for purchase.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Reward offered for wanted man

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for fugitive:

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Week of August 22nd, 2011

       

BURGLARY, ASSAULT, THEFT


Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the person(s) responsible for the listed crime.
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    Dwayne WEIR 
    42 years of age 
    Tattoo: Upper Left Arm – Skull w/heart and names of kids “Tanya” and “Dwayne”
     
      Dwayne WEIR is wanted by the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department on a parole violation relating to prior burglary charges. WEIR is also wanted by the Susquehanna Regional Police Department for several felony charges relating to Burglary and Flight to Avoid Apprehension after he broke through a ceiling in an apartment building in order to flee from police in a stolen vehicle. WEIR was last seen operating a white Dodge Durango with (PA) registration HRN3696. WEIR MAY BE ARMED.   
      Anyone with information regarding WEIR is urged to call the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department at 717-299-8200, or Lancaster City/Lancaster County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-1913.  Callers can remain anonymous and do not have to give their names.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Pair from Maine face numerous charges in West Hempfield Township

Pair from Maine face numerous charges in West Hempfield Township

Neighbor faults church for property conditions, celebration

Neighbor faults church for property conditions, celebration

Weekly Columbia Police reports

ELLIOTT EVAN SIMMS, AGE 44, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR CRIMINAL MISCHIEF; HARASSMENT; AND FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, AFTER AN INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED ON PERRY STREET, AUG. 5.
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL COBLE, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR HARASSMENT, FOR AN INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED IN THE 200 BLOCK OF NORTH SECOND STREET, AUG. 9.
SHELDON WRIGHT, AGE 39, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, ON CONCORD LANE, AUG. 11.
ANTHONY ROY TEMPLON, AGE 33, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED AT THIRD AND CHESTNUT STREETS, AUG. 11.
RYAN SCOTT SIEGRIST, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT SIXTH AND LOCUST STREETS, AUG. 11.
MATTHEW ROBERT RITTER, AGE 48, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THIRD AND CHESTNUT STREETS, AUG. 13.
CARLOS RODRIGUEZ, AGE 35, OF WRIGHSTVILLE, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED AT THIRD AND UNION STREETS, AUG. 14.
CHRISTOPHER EVAN YOWLER, AGE 19, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED AND FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATE OF TITLE REQUIRED AT FRONT AND LOCUST STREETS, AUG. 16.
KENNETH L. TYLER, AGE 33, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED AND LORI KAY HARBAUGH, AGE 35, ALSO OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PERMITTING UNAUTHORIZED PERSON TO DRIVE, IN THE 100 BLOCK OF NORTH FOURTH  STREET, AUG. 16.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

What happened to the Shack?

The Shack, which used to be in the vacant lot has been closed for several weeks and was moved off the property yesterday in the 600 block of South Ninth Street at a friend's house.
It's for sale as the owner is asking about $6,000 for it and the contents. Talked with the owner tonight when I was sitting out front getting some fresh air. He was showing it to a possible interested buyer.
The owner said he has a flooring business wanted to do this on the side and his original idea was to tow it from weekend events to make some extra bucks, but decided to rent the space from the landlord, who lives in York County.
He said it just wasn't working as he thought and he had no problems with Columbia Borough other than they wanted him to put an aluminum hood on the structure. The rent and insurance issues were major factors, plus not much business.
Got to give the guy major props for trying in a bad economy.

New sign on Route 462

Saw this yesterday coming home from the hill. It's a speed sign on Route 462 East in front of Royer's Flowers.  The sign reflects the speed of the vehicles passing the sign.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Crews rescue man from overturned truck in Hellam Township - The York Daily Record

Crews rescue man from overturned truck in Hellam Township - The York Daily Record

L-L claims 20 All-State softball berths

Congrats Emily Detz L-L claims 20 All-State softball berths

Are you ready for some football?

Pictures from day one of Columbia football: http://www.slide.com/r/jTckGj3q4T9gAC7AettoRx4QOG-CpVHL?previous_view=lt_embedded_url

Practice delayed because of search

Fall sports get late start tonight at high school. The football team was getting ready to hit the gridiron, while the volleyball team and cheerleaders were practicing as this event unfolded. The teams were locked in the school and field house for about 30 minutes as there were numerous police cars around the high school.
Here is a story on the incident from Lancasteronline: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/439762_-Dangerous--suspect-eludes-police-after-chase.html
From WGAL: http://www.wgal.com/news/28872062/detail.html/

From what I saw sitting up on the hill, which was peaceful for about the first 15 minutes after I got there.
So, as I wassitting up waiting for football practice to start tonight, and this kind of low flying helicopter flies over. Figured either PSP or Life Lion. Since I heard no sirens, ruled out Life Lion. Chopper made a couple of passes up and down river and what looked like across 30, around 4:15 or so. Shortly thereafter, our local police car comes up the hill, makes a right and goes down side hill.
Shortly thereafter a PSP car flies up hill, yes that's strange for our town and makes similar right and I start hearing sirens  --  PD sirens. chopper returns flying around the area around the high school and then a small fleet of police cars ...show up -- not from area. Susquehanna Regional PD comes up, we ask what's goingon, he tells us and we tell him, the timing isn't good as their is football, cheerleading and volleyball practice, which police were unaware of.Imediate lockdown for next 30 minutes or so.
Even after lockdown headed, there was still a heavy police presence in the west parking lot for about an hour.
Was told between 21 and 30 law enforcement agencies were involved in search.

Saturday, August 13, 2011

For sale at zillow.com

Was told about this web page, which lists every house for rent/sale in the United States. I've linked the Zillow page for the 17512 area: http://www.zillow.com/homes/columbia,-pa-17512_rb/

SVCC holds Chiquies Challenge

The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce held its first annual Chiquies Challenge this morning from Marietta to Columbia's River Park. More than 60 people participated. Here is  slide show of photos: http://www.slide.com/r/W-r4e01y7j89tuEyF2R0Js9KmYYecwXs?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url&view=original

Friday, August 12, 2011

Weekend update

With this I feel like I am on Saturday Night Live with their weeked update.
Tomorrow, the Columbia High School football team will be canvassing the town seeking patrons for the football program from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its first annual canoe/kayak challenge, starting in Marietta and ending at River Park, tomorrow.

The Holy Trinity Catholic Church will hold its annual chicken barbecue, also tomorrow.

Sunday, the Ashley Tabernacle Churches of God in Christ, will hold their annual baptism at River Park from 3-6 p.m. Went to this last year and there were a lot of people and I found it very moving.