⭐ 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…
Chaos on Walnut Street: Columbia Borough Shaken by Midnight Gunfire Columbia Borough, PA — December 9, 2025 The quiet of a winter night was shattered in Columbia Borough when a barrage of gunfire erupted on Walnut Street, leaving residents terrified and police scrambling to secure the scene. What began as a routine patrol quickly escalated…
Because the speed limit didn’t move—but you did. 🚓 Traffic Court Was BUSY (Again) If you felt a breeze this weekend, it might not have been the wind—it was half of Lancaster County flying through Columbia. In what can only be described as “Operation: Everyone Was Speeding,” Columbia Borough Police and West Hempfield Township Police…
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…
If you’ve spent any time walking through downtown Columbia, chances are you’ve seen a familiar and welcoming face—Alyce—out and about, greeting neighbors and sharing a simple opportunity to make a big difference. Alyce is currently helping raise funds for Saint Paul Episcopal Church through their “Raise the Roof Fundraiser.” With determination and community spirit, Alyce…
The Columbia Chronicle’s Unofficial Community Round-Up Welcome to another week in Columbia, where the bridge is beautiful, the weather is unpredictable, and everyone somehow knows what’s going on before it happens. 🌉 The Albatwitch Is Still Avoiding Responsibility While humans continue debating the future of the Albatwitch legend, the Albatwitch itself remains completely unavailable for…
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Claims Two Lives in Columbia Borough COLUMBIA, Pa. (August 9, 2026) — A tragic pedestrian crash in Columbia Borough on Sunday morning claimed the lives of two adults and left a juvenile girl critically injured, according to Columbia Borough Police. Police were dispatched to the intersection of 3rd Street and Chestnut Street…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — What began as an ordinary summer afternoon quickly transformed into one of the most destructive weather events many longtime Columbia residents have ever witnessed. Shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday, dark clouds rolled over the Susquehanna River Valley as a powerful storm swept into the area. Fierce winds tore apart buildings, toppled trees,…
The Real Reason Columbia Borough Doesn’t Bus Its Students — And Why the Mayor Isn’t to Blame In Columbia Borough, Pennsylvania, one question echoes through school hallways and neighborhood sidewalks: Why don’t our kids have buses? For years, many residents have pointed fingers at local leadership — especially the mayor — blaming them not only…
As utility costs continue to strain household budgets, approximately 193,000 Pennsylvania families will receive an additional $100 energy assistance payment through the federally funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announced the one-time supplemental payments will go to households that received LIHEAP assistance during the 2025-26 heating season and…
Columbia, PA — July 15, 2025 — Torrential rains swept through Columbia and surrounding areas in Lancaster County on Monday, triggering flash floods that shut down major roadways, stranded vehicles, and prompted urgent warnings from local authorities. According to the Columbia Borough Police Department, multiple streets in the borough were closed due to rising waters,…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — Concerns about public safety and police response times dominated public comment at the Columbia Borough Council meeting on July 14, as borough officials addressed staffing shortages within the police department while also approving several community-related initiatives and infrastructure payments. The meeting opened with the addition of a new business item concerning a…
