Articles from the February 9, 2012 edition

Jillian Beaudry, The Times|Feb 9, 2012

DAYTON - Former Columbia County fair manager Shane Laib disputes claims he was let go after his contract with the county expired last November, insisting instead that he chose not to continue with the organization because of personal differences with board members. But county commissioners are sticking by their version of events, saying Laib never expressed his desire to resign or to let his contract run out. Meanwhile, a revived fair board is trying to pick up the pieces and is working hard to...