⚠️ UPDATED EMERGENCY NOTICE – COLUMBIA BOROUGH ⚠️ Post‑Storm Conditions | Public Safety Information Columbia Borough remains under an active weather‑related emergency following the recent winter storm. Hazardous conditions persist due to snow‑covered roads, icy surfaces, and ongoing blustery winds that may cause drifting snow and reduced visibility. 🚓 Police & Emergency Services 🏛️ Borough…
Winter Storm Brings Significant Snowfall Concerns to Columbia Borough as Emergency Declaration Looms Columbia Borough is preparing for a potentially significant winter storm as meteorologists warn of heavy snow, dangerous cold, and hazardous travel conditions across central Pennsylvania. Borough officials are expected to enact snow emergency measures as outlined in local emergency codes, while local…
Historic Review Board Advances Signage, Porch, and Church Fence Projects in Columbia The Columbia Borough Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) held its January meeting on January 14, approving several property improvement projects across the borough’s historic district. The meeting focused on proposed storefront signage, storm‑damage reconstruction, and fencing intended to support a local school’s outdoor…
BREAKING NEWS: Columbia Borough Shooting Leads to Arrest and Multiple Charges Columbia, PA — January 8, 2026A violent altercation in Columbia Borough escalated into a shooting late Wednesday night, leaving one man critically injured and another facing a slew of serious charges. According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by Columbia Police, officers were…
Columbia Mourns the Passing of a Beloved Matriarch, Joanne L. Murphy Columbia, PA — The Columbia community is celebrating the remarkable life of Joanne L. Murphy, affectionately known as “The Nan,” who passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the age of 85. Joanne was more than a lifelong resident—she was a cornerstone of…
Columbia Borough Kicks Off 2026: Swearing-In, Big Decisions, and… Maybe Bigger Taxes? Columbia Borough Council rang in the new year with its January 5th reorganization meeting—a night of oaths, optimism, and a little financial reality check. The evening started with the ceremonial swearing-in of newly elected officials. Hands were raised, promises were made, and everyone…
Just because you aren’t physically there doesn’t mean were not a local news outlet for Columbia. Just remember that. Soon we will be posting town videos as well! Congratulations to all new council members!
Response Editorial: Accountability or Just Another Excuse to Sue? It’s interesting to watch how quickly some voices in town leap not toward solutions, but toward lawsuits. The latest editorial about the Chris Vera situation reads less like a call for transparency and more like a familiar pattern: stir outrage, demand legal action, and ultimately drain…
Pennsylvania Rings in 2026 with New Laws You’ll Probably Break Before February ColumbiaPA.Online — January 1, 2026Happy New Year, Pennsylvania! While you were busy making resolutions you’ll abandon by next week, Harrisburg was busy making rules you’ll probably ignore by tomorrow. Here’s what’s new for 2026—and why you might want to read this before your…
New Year’s Day “Fire” at 50 North Fourth Street: Spoiler Alert—It Was Just Drama Columbia, PA — January 1, 2026While most people were nursing champagne hangovers and making resolutions they’ll break by February, one local building decided to kick off the year with a bang—or rather, a hiss. At 50 North Fourth Street, an unknown…
Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead to an Exciting New Year As we wrap up an incredible year in Columbia Borough, we at ColumbiaPA.Online want to take a moment to celebrate the milestones of 2025 and share what’s coming in 2026. Our mission has always been to keep the community informed, connected, and inspired—and this…
Columbia Borough Chaos: The Walnut Street Saga Continues Columbia, PA — Remember that wild story you read on ColumbiaPA.online a few days ago about a man turning Walnut Street into his own personal shooting range? Well, buckle up, because here’s the sequel nobody asked for. Police have now confirmed that Christopher Colon‑Martinez, 31, the star…
In Loving Memory of Dustin Rodkey A Tribute to a Life That Touched So Many ***DONATE TO HELP WITH HIS FINAL EXPENSES AT Fundraiser by Madisson Rodkey : A loving farewell to my dad Dustin Rodkey*** There are people whose presence leaves a mark so deep that even after they’re gone, the world still feels…
Breaking News: Pedro Vega-Rivera Finally Runs Out of Places to Hide Columbus, OH / Columbia, PA — December 19, 2025 After weeks of playing hide‑and‑seek with law enforcement, Pedro Luis Vega‑Rivera, 31, of Columbia, PA, has been captured in Columbus, Ohio. The manhunt is over, and frankly, everyone’s exhausted — except Pedro, who apparently thought…
Fear and Silence After Columbia Dream Center Break-In: A Community on Edge By Staff Reporter Columbia, PA — In the quiet hours of a recent morning, the Columbia Dream Center — a homeless shelter and church-run outreach hub — became the focus of a terrifying ordeal. Around 2 a.m., witnesses say a man broke into…
Lancaster County’s Toys for Tots Faces Heartbreaking Shortage — Santa Needs Your Help Picture this: a child wakes up on Christmas morning, hoping for a gift that shows someone cares. But this year, for hundreds of kids in Lancaster County, that hope is fading fast. The local Toys for Tots program is facing a critical…
