Columbia City Council approves $215 million waterworks bond, multiple construction contracts and event permits; public raises police harassment concerns At its regular meeting the City Council approved a $215 million waterworks and sewer bond ordinance, awarded construction and professional services contracts including a $10.7 million fire station contract and a $16.1 million water-improvement contract, approved several encroachment and conveyance ordinances, and heard public comments including allegations of police harassment.

Columbia's City Council just approved a staggering $215 million for vital waterworks projects, while public comments revealed serious concerns over police harassment.

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Columbia Borough smoke shop targeted in recent robbery amid rising crime concerns Authorities investigate suspects in a string of robberies at local smoke shops.

Columbia Borough is on high alert as a string of robberies at local smoke shops raises serious safety concerns for both businesses and the community.

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City Council approves hiring of three new police officers amid federal funding concerns City Council confirms hiring of officers Wayne Shaffer, Toby Kohler, and Nathan Nowak contingent on testing.

Columbia Borough Council is set to enhance community safety by hiring three new police officers, all while navigating the complexities of federal funding concerns.

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