Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of August.
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🏘️ Community
Millikin University first-year students and Archer Daniels Midland alumni volunteered over three days to pack dehydrated meals for Feed My Starving Children, aiding hungry people worldwide with a community effort.
🎭 Culture
Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co on Aug.
21 to discuss fall football and upcoming concerts. The podcast offers local listeners insight into community sports and entertainment plans.
🎓 Education
Johns Hill Magnet School named Orlando Thomas as its new principal on Aug.
21 and he joined Dr. Nicole Couri-Malson of DPS 61 at Byers & Co to discuss his journey, plans for a family feel, and community partnerships.
🌲 Environment
Lincoln Homestead State Park suffered severe storm damage this summer that felled over 40 trees even as staff restored buildings, roads, and trails; the Friends group is raising funds to plant about 50 young trees (donations are accepted online) to preserve Abraham Lincoln's first home.
🏈 Sports
Mark Tupper previewed the high school football season kickoff on Friday, Aug.
21, detailing NCAA rules that may let players return to college sports after turning pro + his podcast offers insight into the season's start.
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