Marion Feels Growth Pressure as Bluestem Landfill Plans Expand
Marion officials clash with Bluestem over a 150 acre landfill expansion with CSR 79 amid county Rural land ban waivers. Supervisor Langston and Bluestem seek county aid including sewer upgrades and a $35,000 shredder while concerns focus on sightlines, deep wells, and the area’s growth potential. The Marion council meets in executive session tonight to decide on legal action and potential settlements.
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DNA match used in assault case and privacy debate
Prosecutors relied on DNA from semen found at the scene to link a suspect to two female victims. Defense argues surreptitious testing is an unreasonable search, while police later obtained a warrant after initial results pointed to the suspect, who they deemed a flight risk. The analysis indicated an extremely rare match.
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Doctor returns from Iraq as National Guard faces limits
Bill Stutts, a doctor, recounts his year plus Iraq service with the National Guard amid a shortage of trained psychiatrists. He sacrificed time with his wife Jill and two daughters Sara and Sophie while planning for possible reactivation within an 18 month grace period and adapting to civilian practice.
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