LANCASTER — The Coos County Delegation on Wednesday approved $500,000 to allocate stipends from American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay employees of both Coos County nursing homes, the Coos County Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office and Department of Corrections.
The decision was made during a joint meeting of the delegation and the Coos County Commissioners.
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