October 2020

During the final days of the 2020 election campaign, Halloween Party candidate Jack O’Lantern paid a visit to Union County. The candidate revived an old-time campaign tradition by making a stump speech. He spoke on an actual tree stump. The candidate said that he has not been spooked by the ongoing pandemic. While admitting to engaging in a few campaign tricks and possibly weaving a web of deceit, Mr. O’Lantern also promised a bag full of treats for good boys and ghouls. The sounds of “Monster Mash” filled

Trick-or-treat... and a stump speech

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 6:33pm admin

Trick-or-treat.

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Glenda Boone, right, of US Bank in Cobden, presented a check for $3,500 to recent Union County CEO program advisory board chair Casey Stout. Casey has stepped down from the board, but remains as an ambassador for the program. Photo provided.

During times of uncertainty, CEO program grateful for support

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 6:26pm admin

Thanks to The Gazette-Democrat and social media, the public is able to follow the Union County CEO class of 2021 and see all the wonderful and valuable learning experiences they are having.

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Trail society plans to offer hike on Halloween night

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 6:22pm admin

The River-to-River Trail Society this fall again plans to offer guided hikes in and near the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois.

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Students encouraged to enter ‘Letters About Literature in Illinois’ competition

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 6:20pm admin

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in grades 4 through 12 to enter the 2021 “Letters About Literature in Illinois” competition.

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Veterans ceremony set at memorial in Alto Pass

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 6:15pm admin

The Alto Pass Area Veterans Memorial organization is planning to conduct a ceremony on Saturday morning, Nov. 7.

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Members of the Anna Junior High School cross country team include Beckett Thorpe, Wyatt Wright, Presley Bierstedt, Brooklyn Eastman, Kaitlyn Matuszewich, Liz Hammer, Kayla Matuszewich, Kansas Craig, Tess Wilkins, Kayma Dawson and Raelynn Sadler. Photo provided.

Anna Junior High School cross country competes at state

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 6:13pm admin

The Anna Junior High School cross country team competed at the SIJHSAA Class L cross country meet last Friday at Du Quoin.

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An early voting sign has been on display at the Union County Courthouse in Jonesboro. Early voting has been underway at the Union County clerk’s office for the Nov. 3 general election.

Election Day to take place amid pandemic

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 6:10pm admin

Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day – in Union County, the State of Illinois and the United States.

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Members of the Jonesboro School cross country team include, from left, Sophia Hill, Melaina Bundren, Aliyah Box, Kinley Leek, Zoe Jones, Kenzie Miller, Reese Jones and Raegan Jones. Photo provided.

Jonesboro girls win SIJHSAA Class S cross country team title

Fri, 10/30/2020 - 6:07pm admin

Members of the Jonesboro School Lady Bulldogs cross country team had their sights set on a state championship this year, after finishing second last year in just their first season competing in cro