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DAYTON-A new HVAC system is going in at the pavilion building at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. The project is on target for completion by May 26, according to Public Works Director, Andrew Woods.

Contracts have been awarded to two firms, Woods told the county commissioners at their meeting last week.

"The bids were great. Bids came in pretty much what we expected," he said.

Woods said College Place Heating and Air Conditioning will be supplying the heat pump and ducting, at a cost of $21,400. Smith Insulation of Walla Walla was awarded the contract for insulation, and the cost for that...