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Historic Review Board Advances Signage, Porch, and Church Fence Projects in Columbia

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…

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BREAKING NEWS: Columbia Borough Shooting Leads to Arrest and Multiple Charges

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…

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Columbia Borough Kicks Off 2026: Swearing-In, Big Decisions, and… Maybe Bigger Taxes?

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…

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Response Editorial to ColumbiaSpy.com: Accountability or Just Another Excuse to Sue?

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…

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Pennsylvania Rings in 2026 with New Laws You’ll Probably Break Before February

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…

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New Year’s Day “Fire” at 50 North Fourth Street: Spoiler Alert—It Was Just Drama

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…

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Breaking News: Pedro Vega-Rivera Finally Runs Out of Places to Hide

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…

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Lancaster County’s Toys for Tots Faces Heartbreaking Shortage — Santa Needs Your Help

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…

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Editorial: Columbia Borough’s Finance Turmoil Demands Real Accountability—and a Clear Plan to Fix It

Editorial: Columbia Borough’s Finance Turmoil Demands Real Accountability—and a Clear Plan to Fix It Columbia Borough’s finance office has become synonymous with churn. Since late 2020, the borough has lost accountants and finance managers in rapid succession, with the most recent resignation announced at the December 2025 council meeting. Each departure arrives with scant public…

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