A close call in Columbia

Portions of Monroe County were placed under a tornado warning as a severe storm barreled through the region early Sunday evening. Fortunately, the only reports locally were of heavy rains…

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Monday crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded at 11:55 a.m. Monday to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Ghent Road and Palmer Road in Columbia. Injuries were believed to be minor in nature.…

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Two crashes Friday in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded about 12:45 p.m. Friday to the report of two crashes at the intersection of Ghent Road at Palmer Road in Columbia.  Responding agencies included the Columbia police, fire…

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More road work in Columbia

The Columbia City Council had a light agenda Monday night, with the only items being discussion of a Monroe County Highway Department bridge replacement on Bluff Road slated for next…

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Friday crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded about 1:45 p.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash with rollover at the intersection of Ghent Road and Palmer Road in Columbia. Police said Ann Rene Cox, 58,…

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Columbia council ponders parking

Bolm-Schuhkraft Park was the focal point of Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting. Continuing a conversation from the June 5 meeting, aldermen were updated about aspects of a proposed intergovernmental agreement…

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Friday crash in Columbia

The Columbia police and fire departments responded to a two-vehicle crash at Ghent Road and Palmer Road shortly before 3:15 p.m. Friday. Initial reports indicated there were no injuries as…

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Another roundabout for Columbia

With finishing touches still being completed on one Quarry Road roundabout, members of the Columbia City Council were somewhat surprised at the announcement the city had been awarded nearly $1.2…

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