With poor market, Columbia recyclables pile up

I just wanted to point this out to those of you — myself included — who fill those blue bags or use those big tan bins. Going green is piling up instead of paying off in Columbia. And, it may mean the city will have to lease out space to accomodate all those water bottles [...]

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Following undecided voters as they make their choices

Undecided voters. That small percentage that wield so much power in elections, particularly presidential ones, that nobody seems to be able to crack into what they care about. What makes them hold back and wait to pick a side.
After every debate and every horse-race headline, pundits analyze “what this means for Obama for undecideds” or [...]

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Hickman stoppers crosstown debate…for one more year

Hickman rolls to win 41-7 over Rock Bridge on Friday night at Faurot Field.
Hickman quarterback Matt Herman ran in two TDs and threw another pair in the dominating performance. While the game may not have been as spellbinding, there was an interesting pregame problem.
The Rock Bridge Bruins featured a decidedly different look at Faurot Field [...]

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City plans tennis, basketball courts at Rock Quarry Park

The City of Columbia plans to add basketball and tennis courts at Rock Quarry Park. The city is still taking input on other additions to the park.
Additional parking to accommodate the expected increase in park patrons drawn by the courts is part of the plan. The project’s budget is $190,000 and construction would begin in [...]

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