Republic Community Foundation Roars Back with grants, awards

The Republic Community Foundation held their Roaring Back Banquet, an awards ceremony honoring local organizations and individuals for their efforts to better the city of Republic, on Monday, 9-27, at the Old Towne Event Center. During the ceremony, Josh Troester, president of the Republic Community Foundation and Macy Mitchell, executive director of the Republic Area Chamber of Commerce, presented grants totaling $15,000 to 15 different community organizations; they also presented awards of service to six outstanding volunteers.