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If passed, Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg’s bill would grant one visitor of a patient’s choosing the right to visit that patient in a nursing home or hospital during a pandemic.
Visitation bill kept alive amid emotional stories from lawmakers
Emotional stories from Democratic lawmakers who lost loved ones to COVID-19 were enough to garner a preliminary voice of approval March 25 on a hospital visitation bill from Sen.
Chopped for charity
In March, Fatima Nuñez, a freshman at Holyoke JR/SR High School, made a special appointment at Strandz Salon in Holyoke.
Pictured clockwise from left are Londa McCormick, Betty Bahler, Ray Bahler and Gale McCormick as they play cards after the supper. — Andrew Nygaard | The Holyoke Enterprise
Gale McCormick dons a fuzzy-hair hat for last Wednesday’s Hobo Party as he gets some ham and beans and cornbread for the supper that was provided at Phillips County Museum. — Andrew Nygaard | The Holyoke Enterprise
Friends draw cards and fun at Historical Society’s Hobo Party
Phillips County Historical Society encouraged people to “Come as a bum!” to its Hobo Party on Wednesday, March 16, at Phillips County Museum.