May 19, 2024
Funds

Advocacy group seeking funds | News, Sports, Jobs

Photo by Brett Dunlap Local Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) representative Margaret Burdette appeared before the Wood County Commission on Monday to see if any assistance would be available to make up for recent funding cuts. PARKERSBURG – The local Voices for Children program is seeking local funding to make up

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Nisswa Enrichment Fund established with BLACF – Brainerd Dispatch

BRAINERD — The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation announced the Nisswa Enrichment Fund will join the foundation’s family of funds, powered by CommunityGiving. “BLACF is honored to host this fund and excited to see the impact it will have to support a variety of enrichment projects in one of the best small towns in Minnesota!,”

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Loans

County EDA learns loan has been paid off in full | News, Sports, Jobs

The Faribault County EDA recognized State Bank of Easton with its February Business Spotlight Award at a meeting held on Feb. 20. The bank’s president, Ryan Borris, was present to accept the award and tell the board about the bank’s history. Left to right are Faribault County EDA Board chairman John Herman,

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Students raise funds for two Alternative Spring Break projects | Journal-news

SHEPHERDSTOWN — On Tuesday, Shepherd University Student Affairs partnered with King’s Pizza to host a spirit night event to raise funds to help students participate in Alternative Spring Break, a program that gives students the opportunity to participate in service projects for those in need. Aly Nazarok, community services and special initiatives graduate assistant, said

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Alpena hospital to raise funds at dinner Feb. 29 | News, Sports, Jobs

News Photo by Mike Gonzalez Silverware and water glasses are seen on tables in the Phoenix Room at JJ’s Steak and Pizza House on Friday. A fundraising dinner for MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena’s new coronary intervention program happens in that room Feb. 29. ALPENA — MyMichigan Health, the Midland-based owner

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Potential WIC funding shortage hits home | News, Sports, Jobs

With a playful monkey, children’s books, and pretty flowers, the waiting room for Brown County WIC fits the pre and postnatal care demographic it covers. WIC programs across Minnesota are currently facing the looming threat of funding shortfalls, which could see several families in Brown County and beyond turned down for needed

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Colorful support: Youngsville donates funds to owners, department | News, Sports, Jobs

The elementary classes created a rainbow to salute the work of the Youngsville Fire Department and to benefit the owners of Lonnie’s Pizza that was destroyed in a blaze last month. Teachers and staff are decked in color for the fundraising event. The elementary classes created

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Property

Recurring property violations in Martins Ferry council’s sights | News, Sports, Jobs

T-L Photo/KAILEY CARPINO Martins Ferry Mayor John Davies, left, discusses frequent property violations in Martins Ferry. Also shown from left are President of Council Kristine Davis, Service Director Andy Sutak and Clerk of Council Kay McFarlan. MARTINS FERRY — Martins Ferry City Council is discussing ways to deal with recurring property

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Disaster relief funds on the way for tornado damage victims

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Federal relief funds are now being offered for people affected by a disastrous storm that blew through Mid-Michigan last year. Dangerously high winds and heavy rain passed in a night on Aug. 24, but the damage still remains. Now that President Joe Biden has approved a Michigan Disaster Declaration, the Federal

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Gubernatorial candidates disclose property, business interests

Jennifer McCormick announces her bid for governor in 2024. (Photo by Casey Smith/Indiana Capital Chronicle) INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers competing to be Indiana’s next governor revealed their property and business interests in financial disclosure forms due this month, although one leading Republican contender has yet to file. Republican U.S. Sen Mike Braun reported owning farm and timberland

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