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SVCF accepting grant/ scholarship applications

Mon, 12/06/2021 - 12:00am

KANSAS – The Solomon Valley Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for their spring grant cycle. Online applications are available now and due by February 1, 2021. Grants are limited to communities in the Solomon Valley service area and will be awarded through a competitive application process. Nonprofit organizations, government and public entities, educational institutions and churches are encouraged to apply. Complete funding criteria and grant application are available at https://solomonvalleycf.org/grants/

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Flags fly half staff for Sen. Dole death

Mon, 12/06/2021 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) ssued the following statement after the passing of former Kansas Senator Bob Dole:

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Cattopia comes to life at The Pet Connection

Cattopia comes to life at The Pet Connection

Mon, 12/06/2021 - 12:00am

BELOIT – The Pet Connection’ s Cattopia, which celebrated its grand opening in 2020, has been three years in the making. Callie the Calico Cat gave The Pet Connection (TPC) the idea, so it only made sense that she serve on the City Council to oversee the creation of this utopia for cats. She serves alongside Faith, Jimmy, and Betty and they take their jobs very, very seriously, as you can see from the pictures.

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Beloit woman sues local movie theater after fall

Fri, 12/03/2021 - 12:00am

A Beloit woman is suing Mitchell Theatres, the parent company of Cowley Cinema 8, seeking $350,000 in damages after falling and injuring her knee at the theater.

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H&R Block Reverse Advent to Block Out Hunger

Fri, 12/03/2021 - 12:00am

BELOIT – As holiday shoppers are trying to think of the perfect gift this year – a gift of security is being offered through the “ Help Block Out Hunger” event with H&R Block.