Williamsport, Pa. — Earl E. “Bud” Berry, 97, of Williamsport passed away on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 at the Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital. Surviving is his loving and devoted
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Williamstown City Council met to discuss various grant possibilities in the near future ranging from improvements for the city water department to the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge.
Tuesday’s meeting began with the laying of the 2021-2022 levy, which was passed unanimously and was based on existing rates.
Lynn Erb and Julie Posey, from the Marietta Community Foundation and Parkersburg Area Community Foundation respectively, were present to discuss the Williamstown Fund for Excellence, which was established in 2015 and has given over $65,000 in grant money towards projects in Williamstown.
The projects funded in the past have focused on community improvement and development, and have included grants for swim days at Williamstown Pool, funding for the robotics team at Williamstown High School and money for ball field improvements, according to Erb.