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A parade was held in Anna on Friday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. Many floats carried or memorialized men and women who have served the U.S. in times of war and peace.
The Southern Illinois Opry presents, at the Herrin Civic Center, the lineup for the last Opry of 2016 on Saturday, Nov. 19.
The SI Opry will open with bluegrass from S.I. Opry Members Cassie Andrews and Calico Creek.
Members include Cassie Andrews on banjo & vocals, Becky Peters, guitar and...
John A. Logan College and Advanced Energy Solutions Group are planning on conducting a series of public meetings to educate Illinois residents about smart grid and smart meter technology as well as a bulk buy opportunity for solar power.
Six events will be held, all open to the public, and one...
This November, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give the perfect gift, a blood donation, to help ensure a sufficient blood supply throughout the holiday season.
A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors are busy with family gatherings and...
Jus10s Frozen Yogurt & Dessert Shoppe owners Mary K. Harris and Bryan Miller hosted an open house on Friday, Nov. 4, at their new business in downtown Anna. Donations were collected for the Union County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 fund.
The name of the business is in honor of Justin King, Miller’s...
A Union County landmark has received special recognition on an internet website blog.
The BLT, which is the blog for Lifestyle & Travel on the website www.vacationsmadeeasy.com, posted a feature which was headlined: “20 Libraries That Will Make You Forget About Netflix.”
Among the 20 libraries...
The PAST organization of Union County is making plans to host festive holiday luncheons at Heritage House in Jonesboro.
Luncheon dates are scheduled on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-3 and on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7-10.
Doors will open to reserved luncheon guests...
Paula Stairs recently received the Shawnee Development Council’s Sarah Jane Community Service Award. The award was presented in recognition of compassion for others and dedication to the community.
Stairs, of Cobden, is Shawnee Development Council’s county coordinator for Union County. The council’...
Union County CEO Team 17 has announced it is partnering with Reppert Publications to fully create, design and develop content for a multipage Union County Pride insert for a February edition of The Gazette-Democrat called “Hearing Our Hometown Heartbeat.”
The team is soliciting thoughts from the...
Illinois State Police District 22 is planning to conduct alcohol countermeasure enforcement and special traffic enforcement patrols during November in Union County.
The patrols were announced by Lt. Michael Alvey, the interim commander of District 22.
Alvey said the alcohol countermeasure patrols...
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