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…
⭐ 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…
🌟 Heather Zink: Making Columbia Great Again! Heather Zink has become one of the most recognizable leaders in Columbia Borough government, serving as Vice President of the Borough Council with a term lasting until December 31, 2027. Her position places her at the center of borough decision‑making—budgeting, policy formation, hiring authority, and code enforcement oversight….