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Commissioners approve $15,000 donation to America 250 committee to fund collectible coins
Summary
Lawrence County commissioners voted unanimously to donate $15,000 to the America 250 Lawrence County committee to underwrite an initial run of commemorative state coins intended as fundraisers for 2026–27 events.
Lawrence County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to donate $15,000 to America 250 Lawrence County to help underwrite an initial run of commemorative state coins intended to raise money for county bicentennial activities.
The donation covers an initial order of 200 state-design coins, the commissioners were told during a presentation by committee members. The commissioners made the donation by motion; the motion was seconded and passed with Commissioners Finley, Copley and Holiday voting "yes."
The committee described the coins as a fundraiser: proceeds from sales would remain with America 250 Lawrence County, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit the presenters said was organized in December 2023. Committee members…
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