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WOODSFIELD Southwestern Energy recently donated $25,000 to the United Way of Guernsey, Noble and Monroe Counties to support local food banks in the area.
Amy Dobkin, communications manager for Southwestern, presented the check to local officials Monday during the Monroe County Board of Commissioners’ meeting. The funding will go to the United Way of Guernsey, Noble and Monroe Counties, which will distribute the funds to organizations in the area. The United Way is a nonprofit that helps to fight hunger and homelesseness, according to its website.
Commissioner Mick Schumacher said the funding will aid hunger initiatives and food pantries in the county. He said the local United Way is in the process of setting up a grant program where local food banks can apply for the funds. The money will then be distributed to the local initiatives.
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Amy Dobkin, communications manager for Southwestern Energy, presents a $25,000 check to Monroe County commissioners and the United Way of Guernsey, Noble and Monroe Counties during Monday’s meeting. Also pictured, from left, are United Way Executive Director Marynell Townsend, Commissioner Bill Bolon, Dobkin, Commissioner Diane Burkhart and Commissioner Mick Schumacher.
WOODSFIELD Southwestern Energy recently donated $25,000 to the United Way of Guernsey, Noble and Monroe Counties to support local food banks in the area.
Amy Dobkin, communications manager for Southwestern, presented the check to local officials Monday during the Monroe County Board of Commissioners’ meeting. The funding will go to the United Way of Guernsey, Noble and Monroe Counties, which will distribute the funds to organizations in the area. The United Way is a nonprofit that helps to fight hunger and homelesseness, according to its website.
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WOODSFIELD The Blue Racer Midstream Berne Plant is hoping to find funding opportunities for an estimated $750,000 project that would enable its Lewisville plant to connect to the county’s water source.
Larry Couch, safety and emergency response coordinator for Blue Racer Midstream, met with county Commissioners Mick Schumacher, Diane Burkhart and Bill Bolon on Monday to discuss options for the plant to connect to Monroe Water Systems, which provides the water service in the area. Couch said the plant currently runs on its own private wells, but company officials would like to connect to the county’s water system.
COVID-19 vaccines available this week in La Crosse and Monroe County
April 20, 2021 10:11 AM Jourdan Vian
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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) Weber Health will be accepting walk-ins Wednesday at its La Crosse clinic and the Monroe County Health Department has openings Wednesday and Thursday for COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
Weber Health will be administering the Pfizer vaccine from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at its clinic, located at 333 Front St. N. (the former Century Link building). Insurance is not required and there is no cost to the patient.
People aged 16 and older will be eligible. Minors will need a parent or guardian present to consent. More information is available at www.weber-health.com.
Conservation district holds annual tree, shrub sale
Buyers of seedling trees and shrubs flocked to the Monroe Conservation District’s annual spring tree sale Friday morning at the Monroe County Fairgrounds to pick up their orders.
Those who pre-ordered shrubs and trees lined up in the Far West Merchants Building at the fairgrounds to receive their seedlings, fruit trees and bulbs for planting. Members of the district’s board of directors and staff and other volunteers assisted with the sale that continues today from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Those who missed the pre-order deadline can purchase from the overstock sale today. Further information is on the district website at www.monroecd.org.