⭐ Eric W. Kauffman — Columbia Borough Council President A ColumbiaPa.online Profile When residents of Columbia Borough talk about steady leadership and hands‑on involvement in local government, the name Eric W. Kauffman rises quickly to the top. Serving since January 2020, Kauffman has become one of the most active and influential members of the Columbia…
🌟 Heather Zink: Making Columbia Great Again! Heather Zink has become one of the most recognizable leaders in Columbia Borough government, serving as Vice President of the Borough Council with a term lasting until December 31, 2027. Her position places her at the center of borough decision‑making—budgeting, policy formation, hiring authority, and code enforcement oversight….
🧹 Trash, Dogs, Cats… and Witch Hazel Blooms The night’s most passionate speaker was long‑time resident Mary W, who walked to the podium armed with four concerns: trash, cats, dogs, and alley conditions. Trash & Streets Mary didn’t mince words. “It is totally disgusting,” she said.After a major “Fourth Saturday” weekend, she described areas of…
🔥 GUNFIGHT AT HIGH NOON(ish): COLUMBIA‑AREA NEIGHBORHOOD SHAKEN BY WILD SHOOTOUT A serious incident retold with ColumbiaPa.online edge — crazy, intense, but 100% factual. Residents of the normally quiet Oswego and Oak Hollow neighborhood got a shock straight out of an action movie on Monday afternoon, when what police now describe as a literal gunfight…
🌟 Mayor Leo S. Lutz — “Leading With Love for Columbia” For more than two decades, Mayor Leo Lutz has been a steady hand and a familiar smile in Columbia, PA. First elected in the early 2000s and currently serving a term that runs through December 31, 2029, he is recognized as one of the…
EDITORIAL: It’s Time for Columbia to Turn the Page — Together The past several weeks in Columbia has been dominated by one thing: the email saga. The questions, the confusion, the accusations, and the borough’s response have divided neighbors and strained trust across our community. Regardless of where anyone stands, we are now at the…
Is Columbia’s 41‑Acre Airport Site a Goldmine? A Clear Look at What Developers Could Really Make By ColumbiaPA.online Business Desk Columbia Borough is officially seeking a buyer for the 41‑acre former McGinness Airport property, a once‑idle tract that leaders now hope to transform into a major economic engine. The site—now branded McGinness Innovation Park—is being…
Should Voters Consider a Candidate’s Past Bankruptcy? The Case of Columbia Borough’s Vice President, Heather Zink COLUMBIA, Pa. — As Columbia continues to grow and reshape its identity, residents regularly assess the people who guide that process. Among them is Heather M. Zink, sitting Vice President of Columbia Borough Council, whose role places her at…
WGAL to Air Feature on Columbia 300 This Sunday at 11 AM Columbia, Pennsylvania — WGAL TV will air a special feature on Columbia 300, the official year‑long celebration honoring the 300th anniversary of Columbia, PA. The segment will be broadcast Sunday at 11:00 AM, bringing local viewers an in‑depth look at the borough’s history…
Borough Cites Non‑Criminal Investigation Exemption in Denying Email Request: What That Means for Columbia Residents By ColumbiaPA.online StaffPublished: February 26, 2026 COLUMBIA, Pa. — ColumbiaPa.online requested a narrow set of Borough emails from the week surrounding August 18, 2025 in order to clarify a series of events of clear public interest. On February 26, 2026,…
BREAKING: Columbia Council Meeting Features Traffic Lights with Attitude, Mystery Emails, Jail Time, and a Hotel Actually Opening Soon ColumbiaPa.Online — The Only Local News Brave Enough to Sit Through a 3‑Hour Meeting So You Don’t Have To By ColumbiaPa.Online News Staff (who need a nap now) February 26, 2026 The Meeting That Had Everything:…
📢 Statement Regarding Recently Circulated Email Published by ColumbiaPA.online February 26, 2026 — Columbia, Pennsylvania ColumbiaPA.online is issuing this statement regarding a recently circulated email that has drawn community attention. The owner of the email has granted full permission for it to be published. However, it is important for readers to understand the following: Shortly…
📰 Columbia Borough Opens Bidding for 41‑Acre McGinness Innovation Park Development COLUMBIA, PA — February 25, 2026 Columbia Borough has officially announced the opening of bids for the redevelopment of McGinness Innovation Park, a 41‑acre property located at 1020 Manor Street, with the release of both a press statement and a detailed Request for Proposals…
Columbia Deserves Clarity: Why One Person Shouldn’t Be Both Borough Manager and Police Chief By ColumbiaPA.Online Editorial Board Columbia is a community that shows up—at parades, fundraisers, school events, and public meetings. We look one another in the eye. We care about how our town is run. That’s why an important governance question deserves thorough,…
Editorial: Let People In—Our Town Deserves Better I love this town. I’ve built a life here, a business here, and I want to invest my time and energy into making our community stronger. That’s why it cuts deep to say this plainly: too many doors in local civic life are closed to the very people…
🚨 Email Raises Questions About Conduct and Transparency Inside Columbia Borough Government COLUMBIA, PA —A newly surfaced email sent to local law‑enforcement leadership is raising concerns about potential misconduct, internal disputes, and transparency issues within Columbia Borough, Pennsylvania. The communication outlines a range of allegations that, if substantiated, could point to deeper administrative and ethical…
Columbia Borough Planning Commission Prioritizes Zoning Overhaul; Considers State’s 400‑Hour Assistance Pilot February 17, 2026 – Columbia, PA The Columbia Borough Planning Commission held its February meeting Tuesday evening, addressing routine business before turning its focus to major planning initiatives that could shape the Borough for years to come—chief among them, a potential partnership with…