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Subscription drive helps Bald Knob Cross

The Gazette-Democrat has made a donation to help with restoration and repair work needed for the landmark Cross of Peace atop Bald Knob Mountain near Alto Pass. Jerry L. Reppert, publisher of The Gazette-Democrat, presented a $500 check to members of the Friends of the Cross board. The funds were generated as the result of a subscription promotion sponsored by the newspaper. The Friends of the Cross is working to raise $300,000 for repair of the Cross of Peace. From left are Debbie Nash, Jim Nash, Jeff Lingle (vice chairperson of the Friends of the Cross board), Helen Holderfield, Carol Nebughr, Jerry L. Reppert, Malcolm Todd and Ruby Lingle.

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Independence Day holiday Saturday

Independence Day will be celebrated with a variety of activities which are scheduled in the region.


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Union County softball players receive honors

Several Union County area high school athletes have been selected to the Southern Illinois Coaches Association All-South prep softball team.


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Words worth remembering

As our community and nation prepare to celebrate Independence Day on July 4, it’s worth taking a moment or two to reflect on some of the words which appear in the document which set our nation on a course leading to freedom from Great Britain. The following words come from our Declaration of Independence:


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Stretch Grocery Budget with Frozen Fruit

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(ARA) - Saving money is on everyone's mind these days. Gas prices may have fallen, but other costs are still rising. One place Americans are being more frugal than ever is with their food budgets.


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