Our Market earns $49k grant
HUMBOLDT — Our Market grocery store in Humboldt recently received a $49,068 USDA grant to help its meat operation, the Humboldt Union reported.
The federal Rural Development’s Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) may be used for planning activities or working capital, the Union reported.
Coffey County hires lobbyist
BURLINGTON — Coffey County commissioners hired a new lobbyist to represent the county in state affairs, according to the Coffey County Republican.
Tim Johnson, a former county commissioner, is replacing Whitney Damron, who has represented the county for the past 20 years.
Johnson will be paid $18,000 a year for his duties, which include keeping county officials apprised of pertinent legislation, bills, amendments and regulatory activity, the Republican reported.
Donations give shelter a boost
PITTSBURG — The Gathering Place, a homeless shelter in Pittsburg, raised $22,000 in year-end donations, according to the Pittsburg Morning Sun.
The donations helped move the needle toward the organization’s goal of $100,000. It’s now half-way there.
The overnight shelter can accommodate up to 16 people. During December’s spell of frigid weather, it allowed 23 to make use of its facility. The shelter also serves meals.
Since the first of the year, 33 individuals have used the shelter’s services, the Morning Sun reported.
