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Old cemetery dispute raises questions about who owns past

Old cemetery dispute raises questions about who owns past CATHARINE RICHERT , Minnesota Public Radio June 2, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail ALTURA, Minn. (AP) It’s been years since anyone was buried in the cemetery, but some graves are decorated with miniature solar lights and clay flower pots, a sign that the living still visit their long-departed relatives. Recently, Holger said something unusual has appeared on this plot of land: Signs bearing an out-of-state phone number, advertising “natural burials.” “Right away I was like, ‘Huh. Never seen that before,’ ” Holger said, whose Whitewater Valley tours bring her to this area regularly. The company selling those burial services is Destination Destiny, based in New Jersey, which is working to claim ownership of this old pioneer cemetery.

United Way distributes $186K to 6 organizations

View Comments RICHMOND, Ind.  The United Way of Whitewater Valley has awarded $186,012 to six Wayne and Union county organizations through the COVID-19 Economic Relief Grant Initiative. The additional funding is possible through a partnership between Indiana United Ways, of which the local United Way is a member, and the Lilly Endowment, according to a news release. The awards, which are in addition to normal United Way funding, are for social service nonprofits working on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic.  ► STAY INFORMED AND SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM: Subscribe today using the link at the top of this page. The awards are provided to programs that support United Way s categories to make lasting change in the community: early childhood success, youth success, economic mobility and access to health. The six programs are:

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