On the waterfront

 Chiques Challenge participants

 A boater took cover under the bridge during a recent downpour.

 Another boater didn't.  He decided to put his boat in during the deluge.

 A flotilla of canoes (and kayaks) sailed downstream last Saturday morning.

I think the participants were members of a boy scout troop.

And there they go!

Flower power

 Morning glories in all their glory

 Sagging sunflower

 Pretty petunias

White morning glory

PUC to hold hearing on Columbia water rate hike request

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The PUC hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate increase will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia Fire Department Station 801, 137 S. Front St.

Go HERE for more information.

Search called off, police ask for help

The hunt for seven-month-old Hamza Ali was recently called off.  Police have asked for the public's help in locating the infant.

Following are a few photos of the recent search operation.

 News vehicles along Route 441

 Command center

 Another view

 News 8 down by the bridge

Ed Weinstock reports from River Park.

Football practice

Football practice at CHS - August 16

More on Columbia football HERE.

Signs of the times

 At the Catholic War Vets

 SAINTS ONLY

(Or is it AINTS ONLY . . . ?)

(Seen at Prudhomme's)

 A reminder from the Hambones

 Buddhist temple upgrade

 Speaking of Buddhism, there's an "OM" missing from the high school sign.

(And yes, that word is used in the Hindu religion, also.)

Of course, there could be a guy named "Octavius Maximus" who took the letters for his bragging wall.

(Hmmm . . . I see there's a "C" and a "U" left.)

This coming Friday is the last day for this program.

Huh?

Last but not least, there are a number of dog owners in town who need to read and heed this sign.

On the road again

 Well, come on now - really!

Looks like Dad is packing heat.  I've heard of "riding shotgun," but this takes it to another level.