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ADVERTISE EARLY THIS WEEK

Due to the New Years holiday, the advertising and legals deadline for the Times next week will be Monday, Dec. 29, by noon.

FAMILY-STYLE NEW YEAR'S EVE

DAYTON - The Coalition for Youth and Families, together with Columbia County Health Services, is offering a festive celebration for families at its 2nd Annual First Night Celebration beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31. The event, which takes place in the Youth Building at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, includes food, games, music, a light show, a photo booth, door prizes and a beach ball drop at the "East Coast Midnight" (9 p.m. Dayton time).