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GRANT MONEY … The Bryan Area Foundation awarded a $2,500 grant to the Williams County Special Olympics to help pay for athletes and coaches to attend the 2025 Summer Games. Held in Columbus over a weekend, the monies will help pay for hotels, meals, and entry fees. This past summer, Williams County had 26 athletes, and nine coaches participate in the games, and they anticipate even more competitors in 2025. Pictured during the check presentation are left to right Bryan Area Foundation Grant Making Committee member Cliff Oberlin, track athlete Dawson Moore, Bryan Area Foundation Grant Making Committee member Steve Voigt, track athlete Daniel Bell, Bryan Area Foundation Grant Making Committee member Bill Martin, track athlete Alex Miller, Williams County Special Olympics Local Coordinator Angela Luke, and Williams County Special Olympics Assistant Coordinator and Coach Beth Votaw.