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Grants awarded to local businesses

The City of Au Gres Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) has awarded $56,577 to seven area businesses through the City’s Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program. This program is designed to encourage private investment within the City’s TIFA District by providing financial incentives for commercial property owners and businesses to make meaningful building improvements.The program offers…

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Experiential gifts for Mom this Mother’s Day

It’s customary to give Mom a gift on Mother’s Day. But what to do when Mom already has all she needs and wants? Experiential gifts can make for thoughtful alternatives to more traditional gifts.According to GetYourGuide, 92 percent of Americans want experiential gifts over material items, marking a sharp increase from 62 percent in 2021.…

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19 p5 LETTERS Sheldon

Dear readers,Last week’s visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla was a welcome breath of fresh air from international leaders. Their visit to the White House, message to Congress, wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery and…