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Thursday, August 15th, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Decatur, Illinois, is set to transform the former Garfield School into 63 affordable senior housing units, aided by Illinois Housing Development Authority's financial support and federal funds, marking a major step in local community revitalization. Decatur Tribune
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A woman was hospitalized due to a medical emergency that caused her to crash into a Decatur Aldi, but the store remains open after inspection. WAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Decatur's Central Park to host the annual Arts in Central Park event on September 21-22, featuring over 60 booths with a variety of artwork from Midwest artists. Now Decatur
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The U of I Extension is providing fall training for Master Gardeners, with hybrid sessions in Macon and DeWitt counties starting in September, alongside a self-paced online option, aimed at educating volunteers on a wide range of gardening topics. Now Decatur
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WAND News and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive on September 3 to combat a national blood shortage, with donations significantly needed to support various patient needs. WAND
SHOP NEWS
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