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We take this opportunity to extend a thank you to two members of the Union County community.
Words of gratitude go out to Dave Tellor and Judy Lyerla.
Mr. Tellor unexpectedly resigned as mayor of the City of Anna last week. His resignation was announced at a regular meeting of the Anna City...
As Union County, and the entire nation, prepare to observe the 2009 Memorial Day holiday weekend, we share what has been described as "one of the most memorable war poems ever written."
The poem, "In Flanders Fields," was written by Dr. John McCrae, who achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel in...
This week, some meanderings about things that go bump in the night. . .and, maybe, whatever else happens to tickle my fancy.
First up, let's ponder one's mortality. In this case, the mortality we would be pondering would belong to your writer, who is indeed glad to be able share this with you....
Mr. Twain didn't look all that bad, considering that he's been dead since 1910.
Mark Twain made an appearance (or, perhaps, a reappearance, of sorts) last Saturday night in Carbondale.
Twain came to life thanks to the absolutely joyful staging of actor Hal Holbrook.
Holbrook presented "Mark...
To the editor,
I am very concerned about the economy of our country.
It seems as if most things were going well until the gasoline, diesel and home heating fuel prices raised within the past few years.
Most of us were doing well, paying our bills and living a comfortable life until the fuel...
Last Sunday, March 1, 1959, will be a remembered date for the citizens of the Cobden community and the surrounding area. More than five hundred people gathered to dedicate the community's new Medical Center and to welcome the new physician, Dr. Helmut Hartmann.
Approximately 2,400 letters are...
An open house is planned March 22 at Shawnee Community College's new extension center in Anna.
A Union County legislative luncheon is being planned for September. The luncheons have been held in the past and were quite successful. Don Denny and David Gould are leading the effort.
New county...
Dedication ceremonies for the Cobden Medical Clinic will
be held Sunday afternoon, March 1, in the gymnasium of the
Cobden High School and Open House will be held immediately
following the ceremonies when residents of Cobden and
surrounding areas will have an opportunity to inspect the new...
To the editor,
I just returned from walking my dog through the city of Anna about 2 1/2 miles. I am appalled at all the garbage and litter in and around our community.
I watched a special on television this past week about the poor people in the Appalachian mountain area and the conditions there...
Congratulations once again to the Cobden High School girls' basketball team, which had a very special season.
March is Red Cross Month. During the month, a blood drive is planned Monday, March 9, at Union County Hospital in Anna.
Delta Theta Tau Sorority is planning to have a Trivia Night March...
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