Four Columbia police officers receive Meritorious Service Ribbon

Thursday, July 10, 2008 | 8:20 p.m. CDT; updated 7:28 p.m. CDT, Monday, July 21, 2008

COLUMBIA — As they approached the burning house at 200 Oak St., Columbia police officers could hear the sound of a man crying for help. Heavy smoke and flames escaped through the front door, trapping the resident inside.

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