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New Emergency Dispatch

Marion County has installed a new computer aided dispatch system, called InterActCAD, that can cut the time it takes for dispatchers to relay a 911 call to emergency officials in half. When a 911 call is made, the information is put into the system automatically and then the computer suggests which emergency agency should respond. [...]

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National Night Out

Local citizens battled the blazing summer heat to join law enforcement agencies and rescue workers for their National Night Out at the Columbia Water Park on Tuesday, August 3. The Columbia Police Department, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, and the Columbia Fire Departments came together to support the fight against crime with demonstrations, entertainment, and [...]

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Job Hunting Resources

In an effort to improve the unemployment rate and the economy of Marion County during these tough times, MarionCountyJournal.com has compiled some resources to assist the unemployed in their search for employment. If you have been fired, laid-off, downsized, disabled, or just plain underpaid, hopefully these resources can help to remedy the situation. There are [...]

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Emergency Supplies

With hurricane season upon us and who knows what else looming, it is important to always stay stocked up on emergency supplies. Nitro-Pak offers a lot of products for emergency preparedness including Mountain House Freeze-Dried Food, Emergency Communication, MRE’s, 72-hour Survival Kits, Water Filters, Purifiers and Storage, 1st Aid Kits, Emergency Lighting, and the Ultimate [...]

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