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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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Columbia veterans honored with annual Veterans Day celebration
The 11-11-11 Club held its annual Veterans Day tribute in Columbia, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, honoring local service members with speeches, music and personal stories. Vietnam veteran Stu Huggens delivered the keynote…
Veterans Day is observed at the Columbia VFW [photos]
The 11-11-11 Club held its annual Veterans Day memorial event Wednesday at Red Rose Memorial VFW Post 2435 in Columbia. The gathering began at 11 a.m. and included a bell toll, a rifle volley by a veterans honor guard…
'I chose Vietnam': Columbia High School grad, Marine veteran recounts war experience
Marine veteran and musician Stu Huggens is set to share his combat experiences during the annual 11-11-11 Club’s Veterans Day memorial event in Columbia. A Columbia High School graduate, Huggens served two combat tours…
Columbia Borough school board appoints new member
The Columbia Borough school board appointed April Conroy to fill the seat vacated by Thomas Ziegler, who resigned last month. Conroy, owner of the Prospect Diner and the only candidate to submit a letter of interest…
Columbia Public Library faces cuts after tax vote
Voters in Lancaster County have rejected a property tax increase intended to fund public libraries. The Columbia Public Library, which faces a $100,000 annual budget shortfall, now faces potential cuts to services and…
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Columbia Borough fire department reimbursed after check fraud
The Columbia Borough Fire Department has been fully reimbursed after a check fraud incident resulted in the theft or attempted theft of over $21,000. The department reported the incident to authorities, and an…
Columbia Borough Fire Department loses more than $21,000 in counterfeit check scam
The Columbia Borough Fire Department has lost over $21,000 after falling victim to a counterfeit check scam. Department President Jared Barninger confirmed that the incident is currently under investigation and…
Volunteer fire department targeted in $21,000 check fraud
The Columbia Borough Fire Department in Lancaster County has reported being the victim of check fraud, resulting in the theft or attempted theft of over $21,000 from department funds. The incident involved counterfeit…
Columbia Borough Fire Department target of check fraud
The Columbia Borough Fire Department reported that it was the target of a check fraud scheme involving more than $20,000. Department President Jared Barninger stated that counterfeit checks were used to remove funds…
Praise for Columbia Borough Police Chief Holly Arndt [letter]
A letter to the editor praises Columbia Borough Police Chief Holly Arndt for her leadership and commitment to accountability. The author highlights Chief Arndt's conduct during the October 13 Borough Council meeting…
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Junior scores 4 touchdowns to help Columbia top Pequea Valley, close in on District 3 football berth
Columbia High School secured a significant football victory over Pequea Valley, bolstered by a standout performance from their junior player who scored four touchdowns. This win moves the team closer to clinching a…