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Simple precautions can mean so much
By Susan Amundson, 330 Reads
Fri, 06/11/2021 - 09:44 AM
June 29, this year will mark 27 years without my dad. He has been gone for more than half of my life, and as long as God allows me to keep living, more time will separate us until we meet again in Glory.
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Board helps in Owens Street repairs
By Susan Amundson, 376 Reads
Wed, 06/09/2021 - 10:15 AM
The Columbia Board of Aldermen, during its June 1 meeting, voted to spend up to $5,000 to assist with repairs on the paving of Owens Street after the original paving job revealed some weak spots.
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Porter, Smith win
By Susan Amundson, 3,756 Reads
Tue, 06/08/2021 - 08:22 PM
Republicans Andrea Porter and Mike Smith won their respective seats in the only two contested aldermen races in Tuesday’s general election.
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MCSO, constable assist in car chase
By Susan Amundson, 2,074 Reads
Fri, 06/04/2021 - 12:56 PM
The Marion County Sheriff Office and District 2 Constable Robbie Gill assisted the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office with a high-speed chase on May 28, that ended with the vehicle in question being T-boned in order to stop the pursuit.
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Words will either lift up or knock down
By Susan Amundson, 687 Reads
Fri, 06/04/2021 - 09:46 AM
There are many perks to this job. Probably one of the best is meeting people. Some I’ve met have been the absolute best people, and some may not have left the best impression. But still, it is great to get out and meet people.
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2 indicted for aggravated assault
By Susan Amundson, 960 Reads
Wed, 06/02/2021 - 10:56 AM
Two individuals have been indicted by the Marion County Grand Jury on charges of conspiracy and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The indictment stems from an incident that occurred July 12, 2020.
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Library is open to the public
By Susan Amundson, 547 Reads
Wed, 06/02/2021 - 10:51 AM
In the last 18 months, the Columbia Marion County Public Library has endured a tornado, torrential rains and a pandemic, all of which has kept the library closed. However, on May 27, the doors finally opened again to the delight of many people.
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Grant helps pay storm drainage
By Susan Amundson, 439 Reads
Wed, 06/02/2021 - 09:24 AM
On May 27, the Columbia Board of Aldermen and Mayor Justin McKenzie held a work session to discuss the $1.3 million the city receives through the Hazardous Mitigation grant. Also attending the work session was Laurel Metula with ER Assist.
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Downtown changing up July 4th activities
By Susan Amundson, 525 Reads
Fri, 05/28/2021 - 08:42 AM
As summer is about to kick off, one of the events people in Marion County look forward to is the annual “Freedom Fest,” scheduled around the weekend of July 4th. Last year’s event was canceled due to the pandemic, but it has been a family-friendly event downtown for several years prior.
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Pit bulls send 3 to hospital, owner to jail
By Susan Amundson, 4,131 Reads
Fri, 05/21/2021 - 01:37 PM
The Columbia Animal Control and Rescue Center has taken possession of some pit bulls after a May 13 attack left three people with injuries and eventually sent the dogs’ owner to jail. Two people were bitten, and a third person was injured either through a dog bite or from trying to escape.
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