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Another edition of the Union County Fair has come and gone. And, judging by the crowds which were seen at last week’s event in Anna, the fair was a big success. Mother Nature even helped out with some unusually nice weather, and hardly any rain.
We take this opportunity to voice appreciation to...
Methamphetamine production continues to be a problem for rural areas like Union County. Illinois Sheriff’s Association president Gib Cady and Union County Sheriff David Livesay voiced their concerns about meth and its impact on Illinois in the following commentary.
In the past couple months in...
Again this year, we commend the Trail of Tears Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. The chapter presented an annual JAKES youth oudoors event last Saturday at the Trail of Tears State Forest near Jonesboro.
The JAKES event is a positive program which brings adults and children together...
To the editor,
Leash laws were created for the protection of the individuals in our community and also for the welfare of the animals.
Aug. 8, 2009, during my routine walk to the Jonesboro Library, I was hunted down and attacked by two dogs. No words can express the terror I felt as their prey...
<strong>A new school year begins</strong>
By now, those at Union County schools likely have started settling into a daily routine.
We take this opportunity to wish everyone at all of our schools a productive and successful 2009-2010 academic year.
<strong>Don’t miss the fair...
To the editor,
It is a hard thing to admit that an error of omission and judgment caused eight months of concerted effort by several very dedicated hardworking people to come to naught. It is even harder to face when you realize that a mistake that you made could have a negative impact on all of...
. . .another Cobden Peach Festival is in the books, and it seemed like the many people who attended the 2009 celebration of the local peach harvest had a good time.
Sure, it was just a little bit warm for Saturday afternoon’s parade, but a nice breeze made conditions a little bit more bearable....
To the editor,
In July, my husband, Joseph Merk, a World War II veteran, spent three days in the Union County Hospital.
We want to acknowledge the excellent care he received during his stay there.
We want to thank everyone involved directly, or indirectly, in his care.
It is comforting to know...
To the editor,
Some of us forget that in our community we have an asset that other towns in our area do not have.
We are lucky to have a wonderful public swimming pool that is utilized by both kids and adults.
It is staffed by high school and college age kids who help make it a safe and...
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