This Saturday, October 5th, Columbia, PA, will host its 11th Annual Albatwitch Day, a celebration steeped in local folklore and paranormal intrigue. The event will take place at the scenic Columbia River Park, located at 21 Walnut Street, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. What is Albatwitch Day? Albatwitch Day is named after the legendary Albatwitch,…
Columbia Police Chief Jack Broomer to Retire in May; Holly Arndt Poised to Make History COLUMBIA, PA — Police Chief Jack Broomer, who also serves as interim Borough Manager, will retire from the department in May before transitioning into the full‑time Borough Manager role. His departure sets the stage for a historic moment in Columbia…
Editorial: Columbia Borough’s Finance Turmoil Demands Real Accountability—and a Clear Plan to Fix It Columbia Borough’s finance office has become synonymous with churn. Since late 2020, the borough has lost accountants and finance managers in rapid succession, with the most recent resignation announced at the December 2025 council meeting. Each departure arrives with scant public…
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…
Help Shape the Future of Transportation in PA: Shapiro Administration Seeks Public Comment on Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Pennsylvania travelers are invited to comment on state transportation plans through June 30. Harrisburg, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) encourages Pennsylvanians to review and comment on the draft 2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The 2027 STIP is…
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 Opens Bidding for 41‑Acre McGinness Innovation Park Development COLUMBIA, PA — February 25, 2026 Columbia Borough has officially announced the opening of bids for the redevelopment of McGinness Innovation Park, a 41‑acre property located at 1020 Manor Street, with the release of both a press statement and a detailed Request for Proposals…
New Year’s Day “Fire” at 50 North Fourth Street: Spoiler Alert—It Was Just Drama Columbia, PA — January 1, 2026While most people were nursing champagne hangovers and making resolutions they’ll break by February, one local building decided to kick off the year with a bang—or rather, a hiss. At 50 North Fourth Street, an unknown…
😂 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,…
