Fire Police Officer Suffers Medical Emergency While Responding to Hellam Township Fire Wrightsville, PA — February 11, 2026A Fire Police Officer from Wrightsville Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company No. 1 is recovering after experiencing a serious medical emergency while operating at a house fire in Hellam Township on the evening of February 5. According…
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…
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,…
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…
Saving Columbia’s Forgotten Dungeons: Rick Fisher’s Mission to Preserve History Beneath the bustling streets of Columbia, Pennsylvania, lies a hidden piece of American history—a series of six crumbling, windowless cells known locally as the Market House Dungeons. Built in 1836, these subterranean chambers were originally intended as storage for market vendors but were later converted…
Columbia Borough Faces Budget Crossroads: Reserves or Responsible Tax Policy? By Jesse Sweigart | ColumbiaPA.online Columbia Borough Council is weighing difficult choices as it prepares the 2026 budget. Contrary to recent reporting, the borough’s reserve fund stands at approximately $1.6 million, not $1.1 million. While some members have suggested draining those reserves to avoid a…
“He’s Done This Before”: Columbia’s Pedro Vega-Rivera Sparks Statewide Manhunt After Infant Abduction in York YORK CITY, PA — November 13, 2025 Pedro Luis Vega-Rivera, 31, is no stranger to violence—and now, he’s no longer just a threat. He’s a fugitive. On Wednesday evening, Vega-Rivera abducted his 6-month-old daughter, Amiyah Rivera, during a domestic dispute…
The Real Reason Columbia Borough Doesn’t Bus Its Students — And Why the Mayor Isn’t to Blame In Columbia Borough, Pennsylvania, one question echoes through school hallways and neighborhood sidewalks: Why don’t our kids have buses? For years, many residents have pointed fingers at local leadership — especially the mayor — blaming them not only…