January 2011

A mobile home was destroyed and a house sustained major damage as the result of two separate fires which happened during the past week in Union County.

No injuries were reported as the result of the two incidents.

The mobile home fire was reported at about 10:15 p.m. Sunday. The mobile home was located at 170 Miller Ln., just east of Anna.

The Anna and Jonesboro fire departments responded to the call. The mobile home was owned by David Miller.

A proposed reorgan-ization involving four Union County public school districts now has moved a step closer to being on the 2012 primary election ballot.

The Illinois state superintendent of education last week issued a decision in favor of those in the community who support placing the proposal before voters.

A spokesperson for a local Committee of Ten which circulated petitions in support of placing the matter on the ballot said the state superintendent's decision was good news.

Union County on Sunday hosted the first in a series of public forums which are being held throughout the state as the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, IDVA, considers an increase in what are called maintenance fees at four veterans' homes operated by the agency.

The first public forum took place Sunday afternoon at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna.

The forum was attended by an estimated 60 to 70 people and lasted about two hours.

Union County State’s Attorney Tyler R. Edmonds announced this week that he will seek a second term in office.

 Edmonds stated: “It is an honor and privilege to serve as your Union County state’s attorney. We have accomplished a great deal over the past three years and I am seeking reelection to keep our communities safe and ensure that county government works for the hardworking people of Union County.”

Edmonds highlighted the following accomplishments during his term as Union County state’s attorney: