While the official summer season is not here yet, one local entity is in the midst of an annual event to keep local seniors cool during the summer months.

The DeWitt County Friendship Center's annual fan drive seeks to give qualifying seniors with a fan through the summer months to keep themselves and their homes cool. Executive Director Sissy Leggett explains they are currently accepting and distributing those fans to seniors in the community.

According to Leggett, the summer months can be very difficult for seniors locally, as many are on a fixed income and often times cannot afford to run the air conditioning in their homes during the brutally hot days of summer.

The Friendship Center is currently accepting box fans to distribute to area seniors and those who are disabled. Leggett indicates they distribute roughly 50 fans per year.

Fans can be dropped off at the Friendship Center at 410 East Main Street in Clinton. Monetary donations for the fans are also accepted and can be dropped off at the Friendship Center as well.