Check fraud targets local fire company
Eliot Chen
Eliot Chen
Senior Reporter · Lititz, PA
A graduate of Penn State University, Eliot has spent the last decade covering economic development and corporate landscapes across Central Pennsylvania. He previously reported for the Lancaster New Era, where he focused on small businesses adapting to changing markets.
More from Eliot →Senior Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 2:34 AM · 1 min read
COLUMBIA, Pa. (WHTM) -- A fire department in Lancaster County said Thursday they were the victim of check fraud. The Columbia Borough Fire Department said someone stole or tried to steal $21,135.38 in department funds through counterfeit checks. "Currently, there is no information indicating wrongdoing or involvement by any department member," Jared Barninger, president of [...]