COLUMBIA, PA — Three individuals are facing a combined list of felony charges following a violent home invasion reported on March 15, 2026, at an apartment on the 100 block of North Fourth Street in Columbia Borough, according to police criminal complaints and sworn affidavits filed by the Columbia Borough Police Department. Incident Summary Police…
March 25, 2026 — Extended “Lancaster County Law & Disorder” Edition All information pulled directly from the official docket sheets. 🚗 Traffic Troubles & License Lore Matthew Joseph Roman Docket: MJ‑02103‑TR‑0000488‑2026Charge: Operating a vehicle without an inspection stickerOffense Date: 03/24/2026Agency: Columbia Borough PoliceMatthew chose the bold strategy of driving inspection‑free. Unsurprisingly, the police disagreed. Henry…
By ColumbiaPa.online The Columbia Borough Council met for a packed and wide‑ranging meeting on March 24, 2026, with a full house and two hours of resident comments, project updates, public safety discussions, and key votes on issues shaping the borough’s next year. Below is your full community roundup. Opening of Meeting Council opened with roll…
Tonight’s town meeting was one of those rare gatherings where Columbia showed its full potential — a packed room, active voices, and three solid hours of neighbor‑to‑neighbor engagement. And honestly? It was refreshing. Starting With Accountability and an Honest Question Early in the evening, I, took a moment to offer a sincere public apology to…
Stand with local transparency. Stand with independent local news. Stand with your community. Tonight at 7:00 PM, the Columbia Borough Council will meet — and your presence matters now more than ever. Recent months have shown how important transparency, accountability, and respectful communication are to the people of Columbia. Our community relies heavily on independent…
Columbia Borough is now living through a multi‑layered transparency crisis that has shaken resident confidence to its core. What began with the firing and banning of Chris Vera, expanded into contradictions from council leadership, secret internal investigations, and—most recently—the revelation that Chief/Interim Borough Manager Jack Brommer privately sent a police‑coverage proposal to Wrightsville Borough while…
A factual yet slightly humorous roundup from the MDJ 02‑1‑03 docket sheets If you thought March was coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb—well, the traffic scene in Columbia and West Hempfield had other plans. Our local Magisterial District Judge Miles K. Bixler had a busy stretch as a parade of…
“Justice Served With Extra Sass.” All individuals named are PRESUMED INNOCENT until proven guilty.And per your standing order: I will NOT mention the blurred face. Below is today’s hilarious, factual, Columbia‑flavored roundup using ONLY the dockets from 3/19/2026. ⚖️ CIVIL CASES — AKA “WHO OWES WHO WHAT THIS WEEK?” 💸 1. Finey Djadjou v. Bob…
😂 ColumbiaPa.online — The “Everybody Stay Calm, It’s Just Court” Roundup A Funny (But Factual!) Look at This Week’s MDJ Dockets All individuals named are presumed innocent unless and until proven otherwise. Columbia Borough and the surrounding townships have had a busy week at Judge Bixlers office this week — and in true ColumbiaPa.online style,…
Columbia Planning Commission Pushes Zoning Overhaul Forward with New State Support March 17 may have been St. Patrick’s Day, but Columbia’s luck came in the form of momentum.At 7 p.m. sharp, the Columbia Borough Planning Commission opened its meeting with tradition—a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance—before getting straight to work on decisions…
Public Trust Is Earned in the Open: What Columbia Borough Owes Its Residents Editorial | ColumbiaPA.online Bottom line: When residents ask direct questions about government business, they deserve direct, accurate answers the first time. The last two weeks show why public trust in Columbia Borough’s leadership is wobbling. Two Stories, One Problem: Transparency In back‑to‑back…
Columbia Borough Council Meeting Recap — March 10, 2026 ColumbiaPA.online – Government & Community News The Columbia Borough Council met on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, for a wide‑ranging meeting that included public prayer, agenda adjustments, community comments, financial approvals, infrastructure updates, police matters, and several special‑event requests. The meeting opened at 7 p.m. with roll…
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,…
Lancaster County Man Charged in Residential Burglary, Theft, and Related Offenses COLUMBIA, Pa. — A Lancaster County man has been charged in connection with a February burglary in West Hempfield Township in which thousands of dollars in jewelry were stolen from the home of an elderly relative, according to a criminal complaint filed by township…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — A Columbia man has been charged following an early‑morning incident in which a woman was shoved out the front door of a residence, according to a non‑traffic citation filed by West Hempfield Township Police. The citation states that on March 5, 2026, at approximately 7:36 a.m., James Andrew Strube, 30, allegedly pushed…
😂 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…