American Legion Post 316 celebrated the American Legion's 93rd birthday and Special Awards Program honoring members from the Woodstock Police Department and Woodstock Fire Department.

The Police and Firefighters of the Year were recognized at Magnolia Hall on March 15.  

The following police officers and firefighters were honored: 

Woodstock Police Supervisor of the Year—Lt. Matt O’Keefe

Woodstock Police Officer of the Year—Acting Sgt. Walter Franco

Woodstock Police Rookie of the Year—Officer Keith McGaw

Woodstock Police Civilian of the Year—Leah O’Donnell

Woodstock Fire Department Officer of the Year—Kristi Peterson

Woodstock Fire Department Firefighter of the Year—Brian Scudder

Woodstock Fire Department Rookie of the Year—Joey Byrd