When voters go to the polls on Tuesday, Feb. 2, and we hope that voters will indeed go to the polls, they will be able to have a say in the future of the Union County Courthouse in Jonesboro.
A sales tax referendum will be on the ballot which, if approved, would generate revenue for construction...
To the editor,
To the Cobden commu-nity: Your kindness has touched and amazed me.
I thought I was attending my mom's birthday party and was surprised to learn it was a fundraiser for me and my family.
I still can hardly believe the amount of money that was raised – simply incredible. It will...
Even though it seems like we just celebrated the Christmas holiday season, an election is just around the corner.
No, the holiday season and an election aren't really connected, it just seems like one is following rather closely after the other.
Union County voters have an opportunity to go to...
A wonderful Christmas holiday season tradition may have been born in a Union County community.
The first "Christmas in Cobden" celebration was held last weekend. Most of the activities took place on Saturday.
"Christmas in Cobden" included a live nativity scene, a chance to visit with Santa...
Last week, we learned of multiple arrests as the result of an investigation into crimes in the Union County area which included burglaries and trafficking in firearms.
The large number of arrests which happened at one time justifiably grabbed the headlines, but another aspect of the investigation...
To the editor,
On behalf of the Cobden Community and Business Association, as well as the Village of Cobden, I want to say a huge “Thank You!” to everyone who contributed to the overwhelming success of the village’s first “Christmas in Cobden” event!
So many people from so many aspects of the...
To the editor,
The media is not doing their job, protecting people’s rights.
The media knows of violations made by some people but do not inform the public of such.
I was at the courthouse last week with a sign that said Justice with a big question mark.
Do you think the media covered this...
To the editor,
I want to thank everyone who helped make Joe Aden Day a success.
I am both honored and humbled by the kind words spoken by the special guests at the event.
I want everyone to know how much I appreciate the recognition given to me by those in attendance and to those who sent cards...
To the editor,
To steal a column title from The Gazette-Democrat: Please Read This:
I would like to thank everyone who supported my effort and who shared with me their pride at the way my recent success at the IHSA swim finals represented Anna-Jonesboro Community High School, Union County and...
To the editor,
I am agreement with Ms. Sather's opinion in the Nov. 18 issue of your paper regarding the inefficiency of Medicare in preventing waste of our tax dollars.
Last February I had an accident requiring medical equipment in my home.
I returned unused materials for credit approved in...