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Good morning Columbia! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Columbia's downtown Hampton Inn fare in its latest inspection?
  • How dominant was Columbia's sweep over Donegal on the volleyball court?

Also on today's calendar: 4th Friday in Columbia and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 84, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lancaster County food safety inspections for the week of Sept. 21-27 (spotlightpa.org) — Food safety inspectors recently visited several Lancaster County establishments, including the Hampton Inn by Hilton Columbia Downtown on North Second Street in Columbia. The report lists specific high, moderate, and low-priority violations—such as temperature issues, cleanliness problems, and employee practices—so Columbia residents can better understand how local kitchens are performing and where improvements are needed.
   

• Central Pa. girls volleyball top performers for Sept. 29 matches (pennlive.com) — Columbia High's girls volleyball team swept Donegal 3–0, with Kelly Beck leading the Crimson Tide defense with a team-high six digs. The roundup also recaps strong performances from other Lancaster-Lebanon League and central Pennsylvania teams, giving local fans a quick look at how regional rivals are shaping up this season.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • Fall Sub Sale Delivery Day →
    120 College Avenue, Mountville
    8:00 am
  • Board of Supervisors Meeting
    East Donegal Township Municipal Building, 190 Rock Point Road, Marietta
    7:00 pm
    • Friday October 2
  • John Wright Restaurant →
    John Wright Restaurant, 234 N Front St, Wrightsville
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning neighbors, just thought I would post this.
    Poems like these and praying have helped me during some of my darkest times. (Nextdoor Downtown Columbia)
  • The GIANT Company posted a job opening for PT Deli Associate - 6566 in Columbia. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (04779) - 318 Chestnut St in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Landisville

  • Construction begins on major Hempfield High School renovation and expansion (wgal.com)
  • H2H, prediction of Anastasia Zakharova vs Yushan Shao in Beijing with odds, preview, pick (tennistonic.com)

Millersville

  • Notice is hereby given that Millersville Borough Council at its meeting on Tuesday, October 13, (lancasteronline.com)
  • Co-author of Book on Women in Politics, Notre Dame Prof to Speak at Millersville's Annual Kenderdine Lecture on Oct. 15 (millersville.edu)
  • MU Participates in Coordinated PASSHE Outreach Effort (millersville.edu)

Ok Columbia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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