Columbia Borough Planning Commission Prioritizes Zoning Overhaul; Considers State’s 400‑Hour Assistance Pilot
Columbia Borough Planning Commission Prioritizes Zoning Overhaul; Considers State’s 400‑Hour Assistance Pilot February 17, 2026…
Columbia Borough Planning Commission Prioritizes Zoning Overhaul; Considers State’s 400‑Hour Assistance Pilot
Columbia Borough Planning Commission Prioritizes Zoning Overhaul; Considers State’s 400‑Hour Assistance Pilot February 17, 2026 – Columbia, PA The Columbia Borough Planning Commission held its February meeting Tuesday evening, addressing routine business before turning its focus to major planning initiatives that could shape the Borough for years to come—chief among them, a potential partnership with…
Columbia Borough HARB Reviews Signage Proposal for New Hampton Hotel at February 11 Meeting
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…
Wrong-Way Driver Takes Unplanned Morning Jog Through Columbia Borough
Wrong-Way Driver Takes Unplanned Morning Jog Through Columbia Borough Columbia, PA — February 17, 2026Columbia Borough Police started their Sunday morning with a surprise cardio session thanks to 21-year-old Jalil Tyrone White, who apparently decided the 200 block of Avenue H was a “choose your own direction” kind of street. According to police, White was…
Presidents Day: Honoring Leadership, Legacy, and the American Spirit
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,…
Audit Reveals Persistent Failures in Columbia Borough’s Non‑Uniformed Pension Plan
Audit Reveals Persistent Failures in Columbia Borough’s Non‑Uniformed Pension Plan A Conservative Review on Fiscal Accountability and the Need for Stronger Governance Published by ColumbiaPA.Online Introduction A newly released compliance audit of the Columbia Borough Non‑Uniformed Pension Plan, covering the period ending December 31, 2024, highlights ongoing issues in the borough’s financial oversight—problems that should…
Columbia Borough Police Pension Overpayment Raises Accountability Concerns
Columbia Borough Police Pension Overpayment Raises Accountability Concerns Taxpayers Deserve Transparency as Audit Finds $17,449 Pension Overpayment A recent audit has revealed that a retired Columbia Borough police officer was overpaid by $17,449 from the borough’s police pension plan—an error that Pennsylvania’s Auditor General says reflects repeat issues within Columbia Borough’s financial oversight systems. [columbiaspy.com]…
Columbia Man Charged With Corruption of Minors Following Police Investigation
Columbia Man Charged With Corruption of Minors Following Police Investigation COLUMBIA, Pa. — A Columbia Borough man has been arrested and charged after police responded to a report involving a juvenile at an apartment complex on Plane Street on the night of February 10, 2026, according to a criminal complaint filed in Lancaster County. Columbia…
Columbia Borough Council Advances Key Projects Amid Financial Concerns — February 10, 2026
Columbia Borough Council Advances Key Projects Amid Financial Concerns — February 10, 2026 COLUMBIA, PA — Columbia Borough Council convened Tuesday evening, February 10, 2026, addressing a wide range of municipal issues including the long‑awaited McGuinness property RFP, significant public works equipment repairs, upcoming community events, and escalating financial pressures that may require a short‑term…
West Hempfield Township Police Charge Columbia Man in Severe Domestic Assault Case
West Hempfield Township Police Charge Columbia Man in Severe Domestic Assault Case COLUMBIA, PA — February 11, 2026A Columbia man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after West Hempfield Township Police responded to a serious domestic assault report on February 9, according to a criminal complaint filed through Magisterial District Court 02‑1‑03. Officers were…
Fire Police Officer Suffers Medical Emergency While Responding to Hellam Township Fire
Fire Police Officer Suffers Medical Emergency While Responding to Hellam Township Fire Wrightsville, PA — February 11, 2026A Fire Police Officer from Wrightsville Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company No. 1 is recovering after experiencing a serious medical emergency while operating at a house fire in Hellam Township on the evening of February 5. According…
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