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Jonesboro Public Library hosted a story hour on Tuesday, July 18. Caroline Hansen read “Olivia Forms a Band” and other books to children who attended the story hour program.
The library’s next and final story hour for the summer is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 2 p.m.
Union County Hospital welcomed Dr. Suzanne Clarke as a new primary care provider to the Convenient Care Clinic in Anna on Thursday, July 20, with a reception in her honor.
Clarke comes to the Southern Illinois area from Savannah, Ga., citing the scenery as a motivation. “It’s beautiful,” she said...
Chris Egelston, the “Reading Magician,” plans to present his “Readers are Winners” show at the Jonesboro Public Library on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 2 p.m.
Egelston uses magic, comedy and audience participation to teach children about the fun and importance of reading. He encourages them to read both to...
An Independence Day fireworks display, a utility rate ordinance, project updates and yard sales were among the items discussed at last week’s regular meeting of the Anna City Council.
The meeting was Tuesday evening, July 18, at Anna City Hall.
Mayor Steve Hartline opened discussion at the meeting...
Giant City Park in Makanda has planned a look into the world of local noctural creatures on Saturday, July 27, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Beverly Sofstall from Free Again Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is set to bring animals to the park for the program.
The program is set to take place at Shelter 5 (...
Union County’s CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program kicked off the 2017-2018 school year on July 18 with summer orientation. The orientation event was hosted by Anna-Jonesboro National Bank at its facility on Leigh Avenue in Anna, with students, parents, the program’s facilitator...
The Anna Police Department has asked for the public's assistance with identifying two people suspected of committing a theft at Walmart in Anna July 11.
The two people concealed over $300 of merchandise and walked out of the garden center doors without offering payment for the merchandise. They...
Union County Hospital’s Our Healthy Circle, OHC, plans to host a murder mystery dinner theater for its annual anniversary event.
“A Dance with Death: A 1950s Sock Hop” will be performed by the Murder Mystery Company out of Nashville, Tenn.
The event is set to begin at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11...
The Egyptian Early Learning Center Head Start Program is planning to host a community resource fair on Aug. 4.
The event is set from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the community building in Tamms.
The staff will be completing intake applications for the 2017-2018 school year for Egyptian Early Learning...
Shawnee Community College’s Adult Education Program is planning to offer GED classes this fall.
The classes will be offered at various locations in the area and at the college’s main campus near Ullin.
Classes are scheduled to begin Aug. 22. The classes are offered at no cost to students.
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