Magisterial District Court 02‑1‑03 – Lancaster CountyFiled April 1–2, 2026All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. 🚨 Criminal Matters (Serious) West Hempfield Township 📝 Long charge lists, serious allegations, and zero laughter in this section. 🌿 Non‑Traffic Citation West Hempfield Township 👉 Not the kind of “collection” that impresses law enforcement. 🏠…
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…
By The Columbia Chronicle Walk around Columbia on any summer afternoon and you’ll see them everywhere. Electric scooters zip down sidewalks. Teenagers ride them to friends’ houses. Children cross intersections on them. Some riders wear helmets. Many don’t. It’s become such a common sight that most people barely notice anymore. The problem? According to Pennsylvania…
⭐ 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…
Copilot said: A Lighthearted Look at a Very Real Columbia Borough Police Incident COLUMBIA, Pa. – Most people who need an ambulance call 911. One Columbia man apparently decided to skip a few steps and try the “take the whole ambulance” approach instead. According to Columbia Borough Police, 23 year-old Elijah Jordan Leed was arrested…
June 23, 2026 | Key Issues, Community Voices, and Major Decisions Columbia Borough Council held its regular meeting on June 23, 2026, covering a wide range of topics—from development proposals and public safety concerns to community events and borough policy changes. Here’s a breakdown of the most important highlights residents should know. Major Proposal: Senior…
Columbia Borough HARB Reviews Signage Proposal for New Hampton Hotel at February 11 Meeting The Columbia Borough Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) convened its monthly meeting on February 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Chairperson Lutz called the session to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a roll call that confirmed a quorum. Approval…
Your weekly look at the biggest stories impacting Columbia Borough and the surrounding river community. Columbia Mourns Following Homicide Investigation The biggest story this week was the tragic homicide of 26-year-old Anthony Stoy-Velazquez of Marietta. Police discovered Stoy-Velazquez suffering from a fatal stab wound near Third and Linden Streets during the early morning hours of…
Presidents Day: Honoring Leadership, Legacy, and the American Spirit An Editorial from ColumbiaPA.online Presidents Day arrives each February as a reminder of the extraordinary origins of our nation and the men who guided it through its earliest storms. At ColumbiaPA.online, we believe history is not something to glance at once a year—it’s something to understand,…
James Stover, beloved owner of Stover’s News Agency in Columbia, PA, passed away at age 81. His legacy is one of community, humor, and decades of dedication to the town he loved. Remembering James Stover: Columbia’s Cornerstone of News and Wit Columbia Borough lost one of its most recognizable and cherished figures today with the…
Mayor Leo Lutz: A Legacy of Stability and Community Investment Mayor Lutz has served Columbia for over two decades, making him one of the longest-tenured mayors in the region. During his tenure, he has overseen: In a pre-election interview, Lutz emphasized his commitment to representing the people of Columbia: “If I think something needs to…
When the Sky Interrupted the Fourth What began as a sweltering Independence Day across Lancaster and York counties ended with a sky that seemed determined to steal the show. All day, the heat hung over the Susquehanna Valley like a heavy blanket. Families gathered for cookouts, community celebrations, baseball games, and fireworks displays. But by…
(Columbia, Pa) By: Jesse Sweigart & Kimberly Robinson Over the past several days, we have had to deal with several incidents involving inappropriate and unacceptable comments posted on our Facebook platform. These comments included racist remarks, personal attacks, and other statements that clearly violated the standards of respect and decency we expect from members of…
In government, authority is supposed to be visible. Who drafts.Who negotiates.Who approves.And who signs. But in Columbia Borough, a series of internal documents obtained through Right‑to‑Know requests reveal something very different: A process where contracts move through multiple hands—but final control appears concentrated in one place. Two Parallel Contracts—Two Different Voices The documents show that…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — As the community continues to mourn the loss of 20-year-old Columbia resident Saige Zink, social media activity connected to the ongoing case has sparked intense discussion among local residents. Zink died following a July 30 crash that sent two vehicles into the Susquehanna River near Water Street and Charlestown Road in Manor…
In government, transparency isn’t tested when things are easy. It’s tested when the public starts asking questions—and the answers don’t come quickly. In Columbia Borough, that moment has arrived. And now, there’s a paper trail. The First Document: A Delay, Not an Answer On June 2, 2026, Columbia Borough Manager Jack Brommer responded to a…
