August 2017

Groun hog? Nope. How 'bout a hog on the ground? This porker was enjoying a siesta one afternoon last week at the Union County Fair.

Please read this...Some random observations, thoughts...

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 5:07pm admin

This week, a few random observations and thoughts, as deadline rapidly approached...oops, there it went...

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Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate JB Pritzker, second from left, brought his campaign to Union County last week for an informal gathering in Jonesboro. Among those present were, from left, Anna Mayor Steve Hartline, Pritzker, Democrat Todd Vincent of Anna and State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg.

Democratic Party candidate for governor makes campaign visit to Union County

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 5:04pm admin

A Democratic Party candidate for governor in the March 2018 primary election paid a visit to Union County last week.

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West Frankfort man sentenced

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 9:38am admin

Union County State’s Attorney Tyler R. Edmonds reported Aug. 24 that John C.

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Herrin man sentenced to two years

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 9:37am admin

Union County State’s Attorney Tyler R. Edmonds reported Aug. 28 that Dustin L. Knight, 37, of Herrin, has been sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

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Cobden pursuit ends with no injuries

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 9:37am admin

A St. Anne man was reported to have been taken into custody following a pursuit which ended in Cobden early last Saturday afternoon.

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A-J’s Massey earns coach of year honor

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 9:26am admin

Anna-Jonesboro Community High School wrestling coach Eric Massey was honored recently by the Illinois High School Association as the Class 1A wrestling coach of the year.

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Murphysboro football team young squad with only four seniors

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 9:25am admin

The Murphysboro High School football team finished 4-5 last season.

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The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School football team gets ready for its 2017 season opener at West Frankfort last Friday night. Photo by Tiffiny Dillow for The Gazette-Democrat.

A-J football opens with win over West Frankfort

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 9:24am admin

The visiting Anna-Jonesboro Community High School football team took advantage of early West Frankfort miscues on its way to a 43-18 win in the 2017 season opener for b