(SPRINGFIELD) State Representatives Adam Niemerg and Blaine Wilhour both voted to pass Senate Joint Resolutions 61 and 62 to name two overpasses in Effingham in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher B. Donaldson and Sargent Timothy D. Sayne for their service and sacrifice to the United States. Both resolutions were passed yesterday in the State House and now are law. The families of both Effingham natives were in attendance at yesterday’s proceedings.
(SPRINGFIELD) Five regional students from community high schools have received the ImpactLife Student Impact Award, given annually to students who have shown exemplary support of our area’s blood supply. The Student Impact Award Program recognizes the many ways students can support the blood supply, as donors, advocates, volunteers, and/or blood drive coordinators. Congratulations to Karen Willenborg of Cumberland High School, Chase Ferguson of St. Anthony High School, Ryan Lillard of Villa Grove High School, Gracie Baugh of Oakland High School, and Mykah Gomez of Arcola High School. Learn more online at bloodcenter.org.
(NEWTON) The Newton Public Library’s Summer Reading Shows will be starting next week, on Tuesday, June 2nd, and run through June 30th, all at the West End Reception & Events. While all of the shows are free to the public, most of the programs will be on Tuesdays with each starting at 10:30 in the morning. The one exception is for the following week, on Monday, June 8th, starting at 10:00. Children do not have to participate in the Library’s Reading Program to attend the free shows. Contact the Newton Public Library for information and/or details.