🌱 How deputies stopped an armed burglary suspect after a chase near Columbus
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- How deputies stopped an armed burglary suspect after a chase near Columbus
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 73.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Deputies arrest burglary, shooting suspect following chase (coloradocountycitizen.com) — Law enforcement arrested a 20-year-old man after an armed burglary and vehicle theft at a construction site near Columbus led to a chase ending in a crash. Deputies say no one besides the suspect was injured, and multiple agencies helped search the large rural property before he was taken into custody. Authorities emphasize all charges remain allegations until proven in court. 
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ochalear ear implant I have one.
They can manipulate your hearing and cause auditory ringing. Have you been implanted illegally? https://substack.com/@odogwumedicoltd/note/c… (Nextdoor Colorado County) - I wonder if i can get the records from the courts concerning me and the judge that tried to have me illegally committed.
What are the chances it’s the one about to retire? How do I go about having countability from him for his actions? (Nextdoor Colorado County)
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- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (08780) 2210 State Highway 71 in Columbus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbus here.
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La Grange
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- Drew and Trevor Batiste (lexingtonleader.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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