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MCCF awards more than $26,000 in grants

The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF) has awarded 12 grants, totaling $26,240, to support initiatives benefiting the county’s residents and communities, including three youth-led projects.“It is an honor and a privilege to provide funding to the many in our communities who are helping neighbors in need and building a stronger Monroe County,” said Suzanne Weber, MCCF committee member.

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Beacon Action News Team vs. Community Service

There’s a certain group about town that demands respect!Despite recent publicized setbacks, passersby still get out the way when the Action News Team ventures out.It could be because our reputation precedes us.Or it could be that we take up a decent amount of space with our push brooms and waste receptacles.Either way, the Action News Team was back on the beat, pushing folks around and cleaning up about town thanks to our innocent jab at the constable.We don’t agree that one wisecrack is deserving of 40 hours community service, but what can you do?So we’re up town, cleaning up “litter-ally” and literally.

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