Armed carjacking in Columbia

Columbia police are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred shortly before 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Police were called to the area of Route 3 just north of the Palmer Road overpass…

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Data: 7M pills sent to county

According to newly released information from the Drug Enforcement Administration, almost 7 million prescription pain pills were shipped to Monroe County over a seven-year period.  That comes from a newly…

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Memories of Boxtown

A local town that featured a school, grocery store, tavern, train depot,  and dance hall (and three murders) now only exists in pictures.  There is not even a road sign…

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Monroe County Fair underway

The 72nd annual Monroe County Fair is set to be a highlight of summer once again, with the annual event running July 21-28. “I’m expecting a big week,” Monroe County…

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Friday crash near YMCA

Fortunately, no injuries were reported following a four-vehicle crash on Route 3 near the Monroe County YMCA late Friday morning. Emergency personnel responded shortly after 11:20 a.m. to Route 3…

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