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Volunteer to make positive changes

By MARK ROGERS MARK ROGERS
Thu,04/12/18-5:00PM, 14,952 Reads
Too often, we hear the complaints in life. Whether it’s the lines at the grocery store, the federal government, school, work, heck, people even complain about the umpires and referees at ballgames. I guess it’s human nature to be negative sometimes.
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Professional Profile: Kirby Simmons

By JOSHUA CAMPBELL JOSHUA CAMPBELL
Sat,05/26/18-12:00AM, 14,950 Reads
(This week The Columbian-Progress spotlights Municipal Court Work Program Supervisor and Bailiff Kirby Simmons.)

Q: When and where were you born?
A: I was born here in Marion County Jan. 8, 1953.

Q: Where did you attend school?
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Hicks, Pounds to wed in October

Fri,08/21/20-9:16AM, 14,930 Reads
Miss Tiffany Hicks and Michael Paul Pounds, both of Foxworth, are proud to announce their engagement and approaching October marriage. Tiffany is the daughter of Craig Hicks of Foxworth and the late Rachel Hicks. Michael Paul is the son of Michael and Rose Pounds of Foxworth. The couple will exchange wedding vows at 6 p.m. on Oct.
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Abused children’s group asking for same budget

By MARK ROGERS MARK ROGERS
Sat,07/07/18-12:00AM, 14,923 Reads
Marion County supervisors heard Tuesday what less than $10,000 can do to help abused children.
DiDi Ellis, executive director of Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center, delivered an update of the organization’s services while requesting the same amount provided by Marion County as last year, $9,370.
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