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Twenty projects, focusing on youth leagues, recreation, public safety, municipal upgrades and civic events, were approved for funding by the Lackawanna County Commissioners.

Community Re-Invest Program grants totaling $98,700.

The overall public-private investment since its inception is $22,947,891.

Grant recipients are as follows: JESSUP VFW Post 5544, North Scranton Vikings, City of Carbondale.

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