Columbia Man Charged After Early‑Morning Domestic Assault, Police Say COLUMBIA, PA — February 8, 2026 — A Columbia man is facing assault charges after borough police responded to an early‑morning disturbance that escalated into a reported domestic violence incident, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Columbia Borough Police Department. Officers were dispatched to…
BREAKING: Dispute Erupts Over Funds Raised for Columbia Market House Jail Cell Restoration Columbia, PA — February 3, 2026 A public dispute has erupted in Columbia following a series of Facebook posts by local historian and event organizer Rick Fisher, who alleges that thousands of dollars raised for the restoration of the historic jail cells…
FACT CHECK: What Columbia’s ICE Resolution Does — and Does Not — Do COLUMBIA, PA — Recent coverage of Columbia Borough Council’s discussion regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cooperation has raised questions about the borough’s policies, public safety, and the scope of local law enforcement authority. A review of borough records, council statements, and…
Columbia Borough Council Meeting Recap: Snow, Swearing‑In, and “Please Don’t Plow the Street” COLUMBIA, Pa. — Columbia Borough Council held its January 27, 2026 meeting, marking the Borough’s first meeting of the year and reminding everyone that winter, bureaucracy, and public comment season wait for no one. After roll call confirmed that everyone was present…
A Community Thank You to Columbia Borough’s Street Department The readers of ColumbiaPa.online would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the Columbia Borough Street Department for their outstanding work during the recent winter storm. This storm brought heavy snowfall, bitterly cold temperatures, and strong winds, creating difficult and hazardous conditions across…
⚠️ UPDATED EMERGENCY NOTICE – COLUMBIA BOROUGH ⚠️ Post‑Storm Conditions | Public Safety Information Columbia Borough remains under an active weather‑related emergency following the recent winter storm. Hazardous conditions persist due to snow‑covered roads, icy surfaces, and ongoing blustery winds that may cause drifting snow and reduced visibility. 🚓 Police & Emergency Services 🏛️ Borough…
Winter Storm Brings Significant Snowfall Concerns to Columbia Borough as Emergency Declaration Looms Columbia Borough is preparing for a potentially significant winter storm as meteorologists warn of heavy snow, dangerous cold, and hazardous travel conditions across central Pennsylvania. Borough officials are expected to enact snow emergency measures as outlined in local emergency codes, while local…
Historic Review Board Advances Signage, Porch, and Church Fence Projects in Columbia The Columbia Borough Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) held its January meeting on January 14, approving several property improvement projects across the borough’s historic district. The meeting focused on proposed storefront signage, storm‑damage reconstruction, and fencing intended to support a local school’s outdoor…
BREAKING NEWS: Columbia Borough Shooting Leads to Arrest and Multiple Charges Columbia, PA — January 8, 2026A violent altercation in Columbia Borough escalated into a shooting late Wednesday night, leaving one man critically injured and another facing a slew of serious charges. According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by Columbia Police, officers were…