Columbia Mourns the Passing of a Beloved Matriarch, Joanne L. Murphy Columbia, PA — The Columbia community is celebrating the remarkable life of Joanne L. Murphy, affectionately known as “The Nan,” who passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the age of 85. Joanne was more than a lifelong resident—she was a cornerstone of…
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Electric Bills Are Going Up in Columbia, PA – Here’s What You Need to Know (and How to Get Help) Starting December 1, 2025, electric rates across Pennsylvania—including Columbia—have gone up. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved seasonal adjustments that hit just as winter heating season begins. For most households, electricity costs can make…
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…
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…
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…
Lancaster County’s Toys for Tots Faces Heartbreaking Shortage — Santa Needs Your Help Picture this: a child wakes up on Christmas morning, hoping for a gift that shows someone cares. But this year, for hundreds of kids in Lancaster County, that hope is fading fast. The local Toys for Tots program is facing a critical…
Columbia Man Gets a Decade to Think About His Life Choices After Selling Enough Fentanyl to Wipe Out a Small Country In a plot twist that sounds like the opening scene of a bad Netflix crime drama, a Columbia man was sentenced to 4 years and 9 months to 10 years in state prison for…
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…