FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Borough of Columbia / ColumbiaPA.Online June 14, 2026 Community Comes Together After Devastating Columbia Borough Fire Columbia, PA – The Borough of Columbia is asking the community to come together in support of local families displaced by a devastating multi-structure fire that occurred Saturday afternoon in the first block of South 4th…
Yesterday, our town was shaken. A devastating fire tore through homes right here in Columbia Borough, leaving multiple families displaced and facing the unimaginable. One of those families is people I know personally—and I can tell you from the heart, they are the kind of people who would show up for anyone in this community….
Columbia, PA — What started as one of the most shocking local stories in recent years is now becoming something much bigger… a second chance for an entire community. Just two years ago, the Columbia Boys Athletic Association (CBAA)—a foundation of youth sports in town—was rocked by a major theft case involving a former co-treasurer….
And Celebrating a New Chapter with Chief Holly Arndt In every town, there are individuals whose dedication quietly shapes the character and safety of a community. In Columbia, Pennsylvania, Chief Jack Brommer stands among those few. As of May 1, 2026, Chief Brommer officially retired as Chief of Police, concluding a distinguished career that began…
Columbia Borough Opens Hiring for 2025: Crossing Guards & Police Officers Needed ColumbiaPA.online – Local News & Community Updates Columbia Borough has officially announced its 2025 employment opportunities, inviting qualified residents and applicants from surrounding areas to join the team that keeps the community running safely and efficiently. As stated on the Borough’s official website,…
😂 COLUMBIAPA.ONLINE — FUNNY CRIME REPORT ROUNDUP All cases are real. The comedy is optional… but encouraged. 🚓 1. Librado Ortiz‑Caban & The DUI Hat Trick Case: MJ‑02103‑CR‑0000060‑2026Charge Theme: “Sir, please stop doing that.” According to the court records, Librado Ortiz‑Caban allegedly decided to take a triple‑feature DUI tour, collecting charges like they were loyalty…
⭐ Kelly Murphy – Columbia Borough Council Member (President Pro Tem) A ColumbiaPA.online Public Official Profile Kelly Murphy is a long‑serving public official in Columbia Borough, Pennsylvania, currently holding the position of Council President Pro Tem, with his elected term lasting through December 31, 2027. This status is confirmed by the Borough’s official roster of…
⭐ 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….
🌟 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…