Brownsville will use $19.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to build a fiber network, allowing for public-private partnerships to provide last-mile services, or connections to homes and businesses. The middle-mile infrastructure, which comes first, will create a minimum broadband capacity of 100 megabits citywide and is projected to be completed in 24 months, according to the city. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)
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Dec. 8
Orchids to
Columbus firefighter Mike Wilson for rescuing Prila the cat from the Fifth Street fire, from Sandra Bush.
Positive Performance for your professional attitude towards your customers, excellent service and knowledge, from a grateful customer.
Viewpoint Books who always have some good book recommendations for all ages!
understanding that God’s law is less important than the personal rights of most U.S. and world citizens, and it’s also your right to choose.
Paula and Barry Thomas for their letter to the editor.
Cummins Fuel System plant for recognizing the retiree with a lunch and a gift.
all the Mill Race Center volunteers that provided a wonderful Christmas luncheon.
Columbus Fire Department public information officer Mike Wilson and law office manager Debbie Spurgeon for not giving up on Prila, the office cat.
Keith Vandeventer of Greenbelt Golf Course for going above and beyond in his care of the golf course and always making his members feel welcome.
Cornett’s Cafe in Hope for good food, large portions and a good laugh.
Ray Vincent for bowling two perfect games.
Onions to
lawmakers and governors trying to rescind the U.S. military Covid-19 vaccination mandate, which is keeping our military healthy and safe.
the former federal elected official who suggested suspending the Constitution in support of his deranged notion that he won the election and its results are subject to change.
the former federal elected official who has now told us in writing that he is a traitor to the U.S. Constitution and is laying the groundwork for a coup.
not understanding the nation’s laws are not supposed to conform to “God’s Law” because our country was founded on separation of church and state – if you don’t believe in gay marriage, don’t get gay married.
the Founding Fathers who thought only white land-owning males should be free.
parents who go against procedure and drop their students off in the street or the staff parking lot at the elementary school, putting their lives at risk.
those who do not understand the “Marriage Equality Act” is political, not religious.
those who blatantly choose to ignore God’s Word, the Bible, where it condemns homosexuality thus same-sex marriages.
those who conveniently forget when their party wants to scrap the Constitution by eliminating the Electoral College.
the politicians who spent millions of dollars when there are people that can’t afford to buy groceries during this inflation.
Happy Birthday to
Chris McCord, from your family and Donna.
Barb Hardin, from your family and Donna.
Mark Sprague, from your family and Donna.
Jim Ponsler, from your family and Donna.
Christina McCord, from family and friends.
