On May 7, 2014 The Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal, Ill.) did a story on Updike Society president Jim Plath’s involvement with the ongoing restoration of The John Updike Childhood Home in Shillington, Pa.

For the curious:

“IWU professor helps save John Updike home.” 

The last time the newspaper published an item about the house it led to the donation of a handsome set of Updike first editions that will be on display at the house, once construction is completed. Who knows? Maybe this one will lead to more donations.