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A traditional Independence Day fireworks display was presented Tuesday night, July 4, at the Anna City Park in Anna. The display was presented by Brad Dawson of Anna. The presentation was coordinated through the Anna Fire Department.
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation.
This most American of holidays will be marked with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family...
As the paper prepared to go to press on Tuesday, it appeared that a fireworks display will be taking place on July 4th at the Anna City Park in Anna.
Independence Day events also are planned in other area communities.
Here’s a look at some of the events on the calendar for the holiday:
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The...
The Anna City Council last week voted, for a third time, against taking action to amend a municipal liquor ordinance.
The proposed action could have led to the possible sale of beer and local wines at the Union County Fair.
County fair officials say the revenue generated by such sales would provide...
A state record pin oak tree which had been growing for many years along Lincoln Street in Anna has been cut down.
The tree died. Last year, only one limb on the nearly 100-foot-tall tree appeared to still be alive. The tree was reported to have been falling apart and was a concern to the people in...
An Anna Sandlot Legends baseball camp for boys and girls 7-11 years old is planned at the Anna City Park June 26-29. Hours are scheduled from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
The camp is designed to allow boys and girls the freedom to enjoy the game, to play as a team, to make decisions and to solve...
This week, dear readers, allow me to wax philosophical. And, you're asking yourself: What exactly does he mean when he's going to wax philosophical?
Thank you for asking.
To be honest with you, to wax philosophical was one of those things I've heard hundreds of times on the Journey Through Life....
Swimmers make their way to the finish line in a heat of the 25-meter backstroke event last Saturday during an invitational meet hosted by the Anna Blue Dolphins swim team.
The meet was at the Anna City Pool in Anna.
The Blue Dolphins hosted teams from Carbondale, Du Quoin, Herrin, Marion, Mt....
A special chapter in the life and history of Union County was remembered during an event which was held last week in Anna.
About 20 people gathered Wednesday afternoon, June 14, at historic St. Anne’s Church to hear a presentation by former Union County resident Don Michel. He was introduced by...
Anna mayor Steve Hartline and the Anna City Council announced that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the annual 4th of July fireworks display held at the Anna City Park has been canceled.
Hartline said in a press release that "the decision was not arrived at lightly."
"City officials would like to...
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