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today’s news … Monday, November 28

today’s news and information gleanings from here and there! 

Quote for today… Some people have a way with words … some people … not have way.” – Steve Martin

  • Exxon robbed – “Two masked men robbed a Columbia convenience store at gunpoint, then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said.” – LancasterOnLine
  • The Deed Deed, indeed! As easy as 1-2-3 – DEEDS RECORDED: (1) Safe Harbor Water Power Corp. conveyed property on a public road to Columbia Borough for $1. (2) Columbia Borough conveyed property on a public road to Columbia Economic Development Corp. for $350,000. (3) Columbia Economic Development Corp. con­veyed property on a public road to Columbia Heritage River Cottage Association Inc. for $350,000. – Lancaster Sunday News
  • “The Millersville 250 grand finale took place Sunday afternoon at the Turkey Hill Experience in Columbia, marking the end of a year-long series of events commemorating the town’s founding in 1761.” – LancasterOnLine
  • “The following area students recently received degrees from Penn State University. Also noted are the campuses they attended, their areas of study and the degrees they received. Marietta –Brianna Bennett, World Campus, political science, bachelor of arts; Erin Garber, World Campus, environmental engineering, master of engineering; Margaret Mbindyo, University Park, curriculum and instruction, doctor of philosophy. Mountville – Diane Thompson, Harrisburg, adult education, doctor of education. Washington Boro – Joshua Fischel, University Park, educational theory and policy, doctor of philosophy. Wrightsville – Beth Brandt, Harrisburg, literacy education; master of education.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
  • “The following area students were named to the dean’s list for the summer semester at Penn State University. Each student’s campus follows his or her name. Columbia – Joel Haberstroh, Harrisburg; Barbara Hopping, Harrisburg; Paul Will, York. Marietta – Tyler Stark, Harrisburg.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
  • POLICE LOG: “MANOR TWP.: Austin Fischer, 18, of Columbia, is being charged as the result of a traffic stop Oct. 2 on Columbia Avenue. Police said several passengers in the vehicle were cited with underage drinking. – Alex Miller, 19, last known address of 4381 Marietta Ave., is facing charges after he allegedly stole a television Nov. 11 from a home on Old Blue Rock Road. Police said Miller then pawned the television.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
  • Scene seen – November dusk

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