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City Moves To Unload Oak Street Building
By Monroe County Independent |
By Joe Leicht The Columbia City Council at its Nov. 18 meeting retired into executive session to discuss the setting of a price to sell or lease the building itโs owns across from City Hall at 130 South Rapp, often referred to as the “Oak Street Building.” In August, Community Development Director Scott Dunakey informed……
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Countyโs Stateโs Attorney Hoping To Win Election For Circuit Judge
After a long, honored career on the bench, Judge Dennis Doyle retiring at the end of 2020. The 65-year-old Democrat had served as the 20th...

Democrats Decry Board Of Review Change
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Columbia Council Retains Eckert For Sunset Overlook License Hearing
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Public Meeting Next Thursday To Discuss 2020’s Closure Of I-255
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