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TRIADELPHIA — The car dealerships near the Highlands came under new ownership Wednesday afternoon. The former Jim Robinson Ford has been acquired by Shults

A new $40 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will boost the resources and assistance for farmers and food businesses in Appalachia. According to Rural Action, the new Appalachian Regional Food Business Centers goals include reaching at least 10,000 food and farm businesses through grants, technical assistance, and assistance with land access. ...

As anti-hunger advocates gather today at the state Capitol to launch Feeding Kentuckys Hunger Action Month kickoff, experts say the next Farm Bill -- the nations largest nutrition and agricultural legislation -- will decide the fate of many of the federal food programs Kentuckians rely on. Cassidy Wheeler, advocacy coordinator for Feeding Kentucky, said new work reporting requirements are expected to impact many Kentuckians 50 and older who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...

Minnesota saw a record 5.7 million people people visit food shelves last year. While there is still great concern about households not having enough to eat, new community-level solutions are taking shape, thanks to pandemic aid. Minnesota received nearly $14 million in American Rescue Plan funding to assist hunger relief efforts. ...

The new school year is around the corner and one issue in the spotlight in Washington state is child hunger. Even with free breakfast and lunch students are offered at school, kids still go hungry throughout the year. One in eight children faces food insecurity in the state, according to Feeding America. ...

The process of getting bids for landscaping services for Redstone housing is underway, according to the resident service supervisor.

Ford has honored six international dealers for their contributions to their communities. The automaker has given the favorite charities of the dealers donations honoring those contributions.

Community heroes were celebrated Wednesday night at the 20th Annual Everyday Heroes Event, sponsored by the United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties.

Helping out with the after-school program and running the River Valley Free Store in Mexico are just some of the things she does to strengthen the community.