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The J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation awarded just over one million dollars in January 2026 grant funding. This cycle included grants of up to $150,000.00, and covered a range of needs, from helping fire departments upgrade equipment to providing support for back-to-school initiatives. Awards address youth programming, educational needs,
The much-anticipated Y-Bridge Irish Dash debuted on March 14, 2026, in front of Muddy Miser’s with a strong turnout of around 300 participants who signed up for either the timed 5K run or the 1-mile fun run/walk. The event brought two out-of-state visitors and over 100 from outside the county.
There will be a grand reopening for the John McIntire Library on May 1, 2026, with a ribbon cutting kicking off the celebration at 4:00 p.m. The community will be welcomed into the building directly following the ribbon cutting to see the refreshed spaces through a self-guided tour until 7:00
