January 2013

<strong>Mrs. Carol Jean Wiseman, age 75 of Cobden, died at 5:40 pm, Tuesday December 10, 2013 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.  She was born on December 10, 1938 in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur and Oneida (Hundley) Porter.  Carol married Roger A. Wiseman on May 8, 1972 in Murphysboro.</strong>

The Anna Police Department reports that four persons were cited in connection with two separate incidents which occurred early this week.

A Benton man was apprehended by the police department in connection with the alleged burglary of a car at a trailer park on Williams Street. The incident happened at about 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1.

Three persons were cited in connection with an alleged incident which happened at about 5:21 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2.

The incident happened in an alley in the 100 block of East Vienna St.

A landmark event in the history of a Union County business was celebrated last Saturday evening when Alto Vineyards in Alto Pass hosted a 25th anniversary celebration.

Alto Vineyards celebrated three generations of winemaking and thanking its many loyal supporters. Local musicians Carter and Connelley performed during the celebration.

Alto Vineyards owner Paul Renzaglia was on hand to welcome the many people who came out on a cold December evening to offer their congratulations and wishes for future success.

The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School boys' basketball team will be the sixth seed at  the 49th annual Eldorado Holiday Tournament, which is scheduled Dec. 26-28.

The Wildcats are scheduled to play host Eldorado at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26.

Meridian is the top seed in the tournament. The other seeded teams follow in order: (2) Harrisburg, (3) Massac County, (4) Fairfield, (5) Union County, Ky., (7) Carmi-White County and (8) West Frankfort.