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The River-to-River Trail Society plans to sponsor a hike on March 4. The hike is planned at Grindstaff Hollow in Gallatin County. The hike is free and open to the public.  The trail society said the hike will be one of moderate difficulty, 5 miles in length, with four hours hiking time. Some hikers...
Veterans of Foreign Wars Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 of Anna has several upcoming events on the calendar.  The post is located at 70 VFW Ln. near Anna. Corn Hole Tournaments: The post plans to host a corn hole tournament Thursday, today. The public is welcome. Sign-up for the tournaments starts...
During the 2022 Christmas holiday season, the Anna Police Department and Anna Fire Department, along with employees from Anna School District No. 37, took 53 children who attend Anna Schools shopping on two separate nights.  The kids were treated to a supper of pizza, soda and cookies at the Anna...
Thirteen high achieving high school seniors from throughout the region, including two from Union County, are receiving Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2023 Chancellor’s Scholarships, which cover tuition, mandatory fees, food and housing for four years. Union County students who received...
The Shawnee Hills Arts Council’s Anna Arts Center is planning to host an art exhibit, a short story and pizza night and a photography portrait session. Art Exhibit An exhibit by artist Rita Blitt is planned at the arts center. The exhibit is scheduled to open Feb. 16. Rita Blitt is an international...
A Shawnee Community Unit School District No. 84 school bus was involved in a traffic accident Monday afternoon, Feb. 13. The school district posted a news release on its Facebook page which reported that the bus was traveling north on Illinois Route 3 when the accident occurred. The bus was...
As the winter flu season continues in the region, Southern 7 Health Department reminds the community there is still time to get an annual flu shot and a COVID-19 booster. Through a grant funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health, IDPH, Southern 7 Health Department provides flu shots, COVID...
The current playground and equipment at the Anna City Park.
An update about plans for a new playground project was shared at last week’s regular meeting of the Anna City Council. The meeting was Tuesday evening, Feb. 7, at Anna City Hall. Work is progressing on development of the Hadley’s Haven all-inclusive playground at the park.  The new playground will...
State Rep. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, has announced his appointment to several key Illinois House of Representative Committees.  In addition to his duties as the House Republican Floor Leader, Windhorst will continue his work on the House Judiciary Criminal Law Committee, but this time, will...
Fellowship of Christian Women from Ohio Chapel Church in Grand Chain made a monetary donation of over $2,200 to the 2022 WIBH Radio New Coats, New Hope Campaign. The group was one of many donors in the region to help collect over $12,000 for kids needing coats in Southern Illinois. From left are Moury Bass, co-owner of WIBH; Jane Winterbottom, Helen Norin; and Ron Ellis, co-owner of WIBH. Photo provided.
On Dec. 9, WIBH Radio in Anna wrapped up its annual coat campaign – raising more money than ever before.  Organizers of the campaign said that was good news for area families that have already experienced frigid cold winter weather and for agencies that receive the coats as stockpiles from previous...

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