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Oglesby American Legion donates $1,500 to Veterans Home

Proceeds raised from annual poppy drive

Oglesby American Legion presented a $1,500 donation to the Illinois Veterans Home at La Salle with proceeds from their annual poppy drive. At the presentation on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, were (from left) American Legion Commander Kathy Lawyer, American Legion Auxiliary President Donna Stickney and Bailie Bongartz of the Veterans Home.

Oglesby American Legion presented a $1,500 donation to the Illinois Veterans Home at La Salle with proceeds from their annual poppy drive. At the presentation on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, were (from left) American Legion Commander Kathy Lawyer, American Legion Auxiliary President Donna Stickney and Bailie Bongartz of the veterans home. (Photo provided by Kathy Lawyer)

By Tom Collins

The Oglesby American Legion presented a $1,500 donation to the Illinois Veterans Home in La Salle with proceeds from its annual poppy drive.

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Tom Collins

Tom Collins

Tom Collins covers criminal justice in La Salle County.