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In the first row are, from left, Donna Price, Grand Chain; Gracen Kern, Dongola; Zach Clardy, Jonesboro; Sydney Windings, Cobden; Carina Kriessman, Simpson; Tanshell Robinson, Ullin; and Ukari Posey, Cairo. In the second row are Steven Etter, public relations, Jonesboro; Breanna Brasher, vice president, Vienna; Zoey Campanella, president, Vienna; Marrisa Waddy, vice president, Villa Ridge; and Richard Hamilton, recording secretary, Olmsted. Shawnee Community College photo.
Alpha Lambda Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa had its fall induction on Wednesday evening, Oct. 17, at Shawnee Community College near Ullin. Members were inducted to the honor society by invitation,  based on the students having 12 hours of class, with at least a 3.5 grade point average in those...
A free veterans legal clinic designed to help veterans with a wide range of issues is planned in November at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The inaugural event, which is scheduled Nov. 6 at the SIU School of Law, will pair veterans with licensed attorneys who will offer legal advice and...
Revolutionary War soldier Jacob Frick is buried in the Jonesboro Cemetery.
The graves of 234 veterans of the Revolutionary War through World War I in Jonesboro Cemetery were decorated with American flags during the weekend of Oct. 12-14.   This was part of the Jonesboro bicentennial celebration during ColorFest Weekend. Volunteers from the Jonesboro Bicentennial Committee...
Beginning Nov. 1, Union County Hospital in Anna will again help area residents learn about and enroll in health insurance options on the Health Insurance Marketplace. Open enrollment for health coverage is scheduled from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15. Appointments for enrollment or re-enrollment for the...
Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Anna plans to host its annual Veterans Day parade on Sunday, Nov. 11. The parade is set for 2 p.m. in Anna. The theme for this year’s parade will be “Honoring Our Blue Star and Gold Star Families.” Blue Star families are those whose...
A Union County church is planning to continue the tradition of offering a Thanksgiving dinner for members of the community. The free dinner will be served by the First Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Anna. Meals are scheduled to be delivered between 11 a.m. and noon on Thanksgiving Day, which is...
Lick Creek Elementary School District’s Parent-Teacher Organization is planning its annual fall festival to be held on Saturday, Nov. 3.  The event is scheduled to take place at Lick Creek School from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Students, parents, faculty and members of the community are invited to attend and...
The Alto Pass Area Veterans Memorial Organization plans to have a ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 3. The ceremony is set for 11 a.m. at the veterans memorial which is located in downtown Alto Pass. The ceremony will be held to honor the memory of area veterans, including those whose names have been...
The cooler weather not only is a reminder that winter is fast approaching, but also that hundreds of children each year throughout Southern Illinois brave the cold without a warm coat.   Since 2011, WIBH Radio in Anna has partnered with local agencies and businesses to hold an annual New Coats, New...
After months of campaigning, the 2018 general election comes to an end in just a few days. Election Day is set for Tuesday, Nov. 6. Polling places are scheduled to be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Union County. A full slate of candidates are on the ballot for the 2018 election. Here’s a look at the...

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