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Local car dealership gives $45K to United Way

Local car dealership gives $45K to United Way

Yahoo27-01-2025
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – A local car dealership is hitting a big milestone Monday with another big donation.
Monday morning, #1 Cochran presented a check for $45,000 to the local United Way. That brings the total number over the years to $100,000.
The money comes from 'Operation Santa.'
Over the holidays, the dealership donates $50 from every new Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicle sold. The funds will support several local initiatives, including the Care Closet at Boardman Center Intermediate School.
Brian Oehlbeck contributed to this report.
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