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…
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…
Why Voting in Columbia Borough Matters More Than You Think This morning, I was voter number 26 at my polling place in Columbia Borough, PA. That number isn’t just low—it’s alarming. Columbia Borough has a population of approximately 10,000 residents, yet in recent municipal elections, only a few hundred voters have shown up to cast…
In the quaint borough of Columbia, Pennsylvania—where the Susquehanna River flows and the gossip flows faster—Election Day 2025 has turned into a political cage match between Leo “The Legend” Lutz and Jasmine “The Challenger” Preston. One’s been mayor longer than some TikTokers have been alive. The other might become one of the first out transgender…
Why Jasmine Preston May Not Be the Right Choice for Columbia’s Next Mayor As Columbia, Pennsylvania prepares for a pivotal mayoral election, voters are weighing the merits of candidates who promise to shape the borough’s future. Jasmine Preston, a local activist and member of the Zoning Hearing Board, has emerged as a progressive challenger to…
Why Leo Lutz Deserves to Continue as Mayor of Columbia, PA Columbia, Pennsylvania, once teetering on the edge of economic and social decline, has experienced a remarkable resurgence over the past two decades. At the heart of this transformation stands Mayor Leo Lutz, a lifelong resident and dedicated public servant whose vision and leadership have helped…
Columbia Borough residents, brace yourselves: the sequel to last year’s tax hike might be coming soon, and it’s shaping up to be a trilogy. In 2024, borough council raised property taxes by 2 mills for the 2025 budget, bringing the total to a spicy 10 mills. That’s a 25% increase—basically the fiscal equivalent of ordering…