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January 2013

Conference highlights need for regional approach to economic development

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:00pm admin

(Note: the following article was shared by Susan Odum of University of Illinois Extension.)

The annual Rural Community Economic Development Conference hosted by the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs and Rural Partners in conjunction with the Governor’s Rural Affairs Council, chaired by Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon, brought together development professionals and local practitioners to share innovative ideas to address the issues and challenges facing the communities throughout rural Illinois.   

A-J baseball opens season with two losses

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:00pm admin

The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School baseball team opened its season with a pair of losses.

Marion 10, A-J 4: Zach Parr was 2-for-3 with an RBI to lead the host Wildcats at the plate in the non-conference loss Saturday, March 16.

Evan Hughey was 1-for-2 with an RBI for A-J and Alex McRaven was 1-for-4 with an RBI.

Parr, Marcus Taylor and  Colton James pitched in the loss.

 O’Fallon 12, A-J 5: Tyler Vaughn and Brock Goforth pitched in the loss in A-J’s season-opener Thursday, March 14. The game was played at Rent One Park in Marion.

Betty L. Leidigh

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:00pm admin

<strong>Mrs. Betty L. Leidigh, age 91 of Camdenton, Missouri, formerly of Anna, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at her son’s home in Camdenton, Missouri. She was born February 8, 1922 in Teluride, Colorado, the daughter Leo C. and Verna Mae Townsend Sponsler.</strong>

Appleknockers hope to be number one in nation

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:00pm admin

Cobden High School's Appleknockers are part of a nationwide competition to choose the best high school sports mascot in the United States.

The newspaper USA TODAY this week asked: Where else can you get potential matchups of Hillbillies vs. Poets, Cornjerkers vs. Unicorns, Feet vs. Orphans and the Poca Dots vs. anyone?

USA TODAY High School Sports is letting the fans choose the best high school sports mascot in the country, from A (the Auks in Delaware) to Z (the Zizzers in Missouri).

Utah concealed carry course sessions planned

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:00pm admin

Shawnee Community College is planning to offer the Utah concealed carry course  sessions in the area.

The course is scheduled Saturday, March 23, at the college's main campus near Ullin.

Two sessions are scheduled – one from 8 a.m. until noon and the other from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

An evening session also is scheduled on Friday, March 22. The course will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the college's extension center in Anna.

The Utah concealed firearm permit training class takes four hours to complete.

Leon Merle O’Daniel

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:00pm admin

<strong>Mr. Leon Merle O’Daniel, age 76 of Anna, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013 in the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born January 13, 1937 in Anna, the son of Merle Keith and Esther V. Kupfer O’Daniel.</strong>

Shawnee College job fair set

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:00pm admin

The Shawnee Community College Career Center is planning to host an annual job fair Wednesday, April 3.

The event is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. until noon in the Edward M. Smith Center on the college's main campus near Ullin.

The career center is hosting the job fair in cooperation with the Shawnee Development Council and the Shawnee Community College Illinois Small Business Development Center.

The college's career services office invites area businesses to attend the job fair. There is no charge to participate.

A-J’s Chandra Parr signs with Evansville

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:00pm admin

Anna-Jonesboro Community High School athlete Chandra Parr has signed a national letter of intent to play softball next season at the University of Evansville. The university is in Evansville, Ind.

“She can play over there,” A-J softball Coach Kevin Stephens said. “She’s a very good player and a great outfielder.”

Parr currently plays shortstop for the Lady Wildcats. She sustained a knee injury last season and had to undergo surgery during the offseason to repair the damage.

County board revisits fracking issue

Tue, 01/01/2013 - 7:00pm admin

The issue of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, was revisited at the most recent meeting of the Union County Board of Commissioners.

Fracking also is scheduled to be the topic of a program which is planned Friday night, March 1, in Carbondale.

The county commissioners met in regular session Friday morning, Feb. 8. The meeting was at the community center in Jonesboro.

Union County resident Tabitha Tripp was a guest at the meeting. Tripp has been working to promote awareness about fracking and is outspoken in her opposition to the process.

Wildcats defeated by Nashville, Sparta

Tue, 01/01/2013 - 7:00pm admin

The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School boys’ basketball team lost twice in action last week.

Nashville 54, A-J 30: Visiting Nashville took command of the game in the first quarter on its way to the win on A-J’s Senior Night Saturday, Feb. 9.

The Hornets led 15-10 after the first quarter and 26-16 at halftime. The Wildcats trailed 36-20 heading into the fourth quarter.

Ben McFarland scored 6 points and had 5 rebounds to lead A-J. Noah Fuller also scored 6 points and had 3 rebounds.

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