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The bells hanging along U.S. 98 on light poles in Columbia are available to be sponsored for $350. For more information, contact the Marion County Development Partnership. | Photo by Susan Amundson

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Lighting the way with bells
By SUSAN AMUNDSON - News/Features Editor
Wed,11/03/21-10:14AM , 1,276 Reads
Once again, the Marion County Development Partnership and Experience Columbia organizations are working on a portion of the project to use lighted bells to light the way from U.S. 98 to downtown Columbia.
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Former United States Air Force medical assistant Tracey Clark is now the new Marion County Veteran’s Service Officer. Clark is taking over for Dewey Blansett, who is retiring in November. | Photo by Susan Amundson

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Clark named new veteran’s service officer
By SUSAN AMUNDSON - News/Features Editor
Mon,11/01/21-6:37PM , 1,096 Reads
Tracey Clark, a Foxworth resident, has taken over as the veteran’s service officer for Marion County, replacing Dewey Blansett, who is retiring. She officially assumed the position on Oct. 18 at the Veteran’s Service Office located in the Marion County BusinessPlex.
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Shaun Tanger addresses the audience (photo above) as the guest speaker at the Marion County Forestry Banquet on Oct. 21. Tanger discussed the benefits and positive impact on Marion County tree farmers related to the new sawmill to be constructed in Lumberton. In the photo below, Baxter Rowley, left, presents a plaque to Mitchell Arrinder, right, recognizing him as Logger of the Year. | Photos by Susan Amundson

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Annual meeting focuses on economic impact
By SUSAN AMUNDSON - News/Features Editor
Sat,10/30/21-2:50PM , 1,145 Reads
The Marion County Forest Association held its annual meeting on Oct. 21, with a large crowd at the Expo Center. The main focus of the meeting was on the economic impact that will be felt in Marion County once the new sawmill in Lumberton is complete and open.
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Traffic stop yields drug find
By SUSAN AMUNDSON - News/Features Editor
Sat,10/30/21-1:58PM , 3,048 Reads
A traffic stop resulted in the discovery of 10 grams of meth that landed a Jayess man in jail on Sunday.
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