Hospital would be small, packed health care unit

By Darryl Swan /
The South County Spotlight
Wed, Mar 10, 2010

The picture Columbia Health District planners are presenting of the Columbia River Community Hospital to state regulators is one of a tightly packed …

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How not to get killed

By Erica Ryberg /
The South County Spotlight
Wed, Mar 10, 2010

Jerry Buxbaum likes playing with matchbox cars. The Scappoose resident does it not because he refuses to grow up – though that’s …

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More arrests tied to Wilmoth’s alleged violent crime spree By Stover E. Harger III / The South County Spotlight Wed, Mar 3, 2010 The Columbia County Sheriff's Office arrested two people Friday related to the ongoing criminal investigation stemming from the arrest of Devin …

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World Day of Prayer planned this Friday

The South County Spotlight
Wed, Mar 3, 2010

This Friday, people from 170 countries and regions around the globe will celebrate the World Day of Prayer, as will local church patrons. In its …

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Awaiting attempted murder trial, Mark Gift now accused of trying to stab his grandson By Stover E. Harger III / The South County Spotlight Wed, Mar 3, 2010 Updated Mar 3, 2010 Mark H. Gift, the 72-year-old man accused of trying to run over and kill his son-in-law, was arrested last week while out on bail for reportedly …

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Local lawmakers say ‘special session’ took worthy stab at slowing economic bleed out

By Stover E. Harger III /
The South County Spotlight
Wed, Mar 3, 2010

Lawmakers are mostly pleased with the efficiency of this month’s legislative ‘special session.’ Pondering myriad topics from …

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- Dogfighter’s pit bulls saved from impending death

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- Officer Barrett back on patrol following investigation

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- Around the region

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- What’s the word...

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- Commissioners ready to mull garbage rate increases at March 3 meeting

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- County chamber awards banquet honors service to the community

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- (Not) burning down the house

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Uncertainty could cause hospital cost to soar by nearly $100,000

By Darryl Swan / The South County Spotlight
Wed, Mar 3, 2010

The shadow being cast by a voter initiative aimed at repealing the 2004 hospital tax is driving down the confidence of the securities firm being …

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Taste of home By Stover E. Harger III / The South County Spotlight Wed, Mar 3, 2010 Updated Mar 3, 2010 With hundreds of farms, craftspeople and artisans in the Pacific Northwest, even Dorene Kirkingburg – while setting up her locally- made gift …

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Around the region

The South County Spotlight
Wed, Mar 3, 2010
Updated Mar 3, 2010

WARREN Island Days carnival coming Saturday On March 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., children can visit Island Days, the ninth annual Warren …

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County health prognosis? By Stover E. Harger III / The South County Spotlight Wed, Feb 24, 2010 A health checkup is in, and Columbia County has reason to celebrate. But not too much. There are still many areas in need of improvement, …

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- Court tells Columbia County to repay $3 million to NW Natural

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- With 15 months left under contract, Scappoose Principal removed from position and given new district post

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- St. Helens looks to spur development by trimming fees

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