January 2013

Increased security measures are planned for this Saturday's River to River Relay in Southern Illinois.

The relay begins in Union County and ends in Golconda.

The increased security comes in the aftermath of Monday's attack on the Boston Marathon in Boston, Mass.

The attack claimed the lives of three persons and injured more than 175.

Union County State's Attorney Tyler R. Edmonds on April 3 reported that five persons have been sentenced to serve time in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Aubrey W. Beene, 34, of Cobden, has been sentened to serve 10 years on one count of unlawful participation in methamphetamine production, which is a Class X felony.

Beene was arrested on Feb. 5 when Union County Sheriff's Office deputies served a search warrant on his residence at 130 Hughey Ln. in rural Cobden.

With the score tied 3-3 after one inning, host Anna-Jonesboro ignited on its way to a 13-3 win over visiting Carterville in Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference Mississippi Division high school baseball action Tuesday, April 9.

The Wildcats improved to 9-5 overall and 5-0 in the conference. Tuesday’s win left A-J on top of the conference race.

Tyler Vaughn led the way at the plate for A-J by going 3-for-4 with 2 doubles and 4 RBIs.

Noah Prater was 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs. Colton James was 3-for-4 with an RBI.

Timbre Craig scored three goals to lead the Anna-Jonesboro Community High School girls’ soccer team to an 8-1 win over visiting Harrisburg Tuesday, April 16.

Courtney Kendrick and Susanna Cohen each scored two goals for the Lady Wildcats. Kati McIntyre also added a goal.

Kendrick, McIntyre and Kimberly Mixen each had two assists and Craig added one assist.

Katie Grant played 80 minutes in goal and had 2 saves.

The Lady Wildcats were defeated 4-0 on Monday, April 22, by host Carbondale.