By The Columbia Chronicle Editorial Board Twenty-year-old Saige Zink should be alive today. Instead, her family is preparing for a funeral after she drowned in the Susquehanna River following a crash in Manor Township during the early morning hours of July 30. There will be time for courts, attorneys, evidence, and criminal proceedings. Those processes…
WASHINGTON BORO, Pa. — A Lancaster City man has been charged in connection with a tragic crash that sent two vehicles into the Susquehanna River and claimed the life of a 20-year-old Columbia woman. Police announced Monday that Mikaail Fahim Cotton, 23, of Lancaster City, faces charges including leaving the scene of an accident involving…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — Four additional individuals, including an adult and three teenagers, have been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Columbia Borough that claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy in July, according to Lancaster County authorities. The charges stem from the July 18 shooting inside an apartment in the 900 block of…
By The Columbia Chronicle As communities across Lancaster County continue to navigate challenges and celebrate successes, State Rep. Brett Miller is focusing on initiatives aimed at strengthening public safety, supporting local organizations, and connecting residents with valuable services. In his latest legislative update, Miller highlighted several efforts designed to improve quality of life for residents…
Summer doesn’t last forever, and this week offers plenty of reasons to step outside, explore town, and enjoy everything Columbia has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing evening by the river, a fun family outing, or a chance to support local businesses, there’s something happening right here in our community. Take a Sunset…
More Than News. We’re Part of the Community. At The Columbia Chronicle, we believe local news should do more than report what happened. It should help bring a community together. While many news outlets focus primarily on government meetings, politics, and regional issues, The Columbia Chronicle is committed to covering the full story of Columbia….
August 2, 2026 Another week is in the books in Columbia, and it was one filled with both challenges and reasons for optimism. From ongoing public safety concerns to important community discussions and positive developments around town, here’s your look at the stories that shaped the week. Public Safety Remains a Major Focus The biggest…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — Columbia’s ongoing debate over data centers and the future of the former McGinness property took another turn this week after Borough Council President Eric Kauffman publicly challenged claims made in a recent opinion article published by Columbia Spy. In the opinion piece, anti-data center activist Kathy Woods Embleton argued that residents had…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — New court filings have revealed additional details in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Wilfredo Garcia at the Wagon Works Apartments, leading to charges against two more individuals as investigators continue to piece together what happened inside the Plane Street apartment on July 18. Garcia was killed after being struck by a gunshot…
