May 2016

Annabelle Festival slated

Tue, 05/24/2016 - 10:31pm admin

The third annual Annabelle Street Festival is planned Saturday, June 11, in downtown Anna.

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Alto Pass plans to host annual Springfest celebration Saturday

Tue, 05/24/2016 - 10:30pm admin

An annual Springfest celebration is planned Saturday, May 28, in downtown Alto Pass.

Springfest is presented by local sponsors and the Alto Pride Community Group.

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Memorial Day services set in Union County

Tue, 05/24/2016 - 10:30pm admin

Services are planned in several Union County communities to commemorate the observance of Memorial Day.

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Planning to age in place? Don't overlook need for balanced natural light

Thu, 05/19/2016 - 10:38am admin

(BPT) - When homeowners think about improvements that can allow them to stay in their homes longer as they grow older, they may focus on things like grab bars in the bathroom or wider doorways to boost accessibility and safety. Yet they often overlook another critical type of improvement that addresses both those concerns, and directly affects seniors’ health — access to glare-free, balanced natural light.

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A-J volleyball team wins title

Thu, 05/19/2016 - 10:38am admin

The Anna-Jonesboro High School volleyball team won the Southern Illinois River-to-River Mississippi Division Conference outright over host Sparta 25-22 and 25-20 Thursday, Oct. 20.

“The girls set goals at the beginning of the season and they accomplished their goals,” A-J volleyball coach Amy Fitzgerald-Wilson said. “They play to win and they play like winners.” There were several games this season where the Lady Wildcats were down and came back.

“I’m so proud of this group and the conference championship,” Fitzgerald-Wilson added.