March 2022

Union County Courthouse Closed tomorrow

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 5:29pm admin

Union County Sheriff Dale Foster has announced that the Union County Courthouse in Jonesboro will be closed tomorrow, March 8.

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From left are Sherry Belcher, administrator of Integrity Healthcare of Cobden; Vickey Smith, winner of a new car; and Kelly Kelley, chief operating officer of Integrity Healthcare Communities. Photo provided.

Integrity Healthcare-Cobden employee wins new automobile

Fri, 03/04/2022 - 6:07pm admin

Integrity Healthcare Communities launched the process of protecting the residents in their 11 skilled nursing facilities from Covid-19 long before testing mandates were put in place.

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A male cardinal was fluffed up in the cold and the ice...

Crocuses...wintry weather...gardening...

Fri, 03/04/2022 - 6:06pm admin

The Journey Through Life during the past week or so was highlighted by all sorts of interesting things... but mainly the weather... again... seems like that’s been a weekly thing for a while.

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Union County connection to clearing of Iowa cold case murder investigation

Fri, 03/04/2022 - 6:01pm admin

A cold case dating back for decades which involved a murder in Iowa and the discovery of a body in Union County is reported to have been solved.

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Low-to-moderate income families, senior citizens can receive help with filing taxes

Fri, 03/04/2022 - 6:00pm admin

Low-to-moderate income families and senior citizens needing assistance filing their 2021 income taxes can receive free help through several programs which are offered throughout Illinois.

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Hunters harvested preliminary total of 147,004 deer in 2021-2022

Fri, 03/04/2022 - 5:57pm admin

Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 147,004 deer during all 2021-2022 archery and firearm seasons that concluded Jan. 16.

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Two in custody in connection with weekend incident

Fri, 03/04/2022 - 5:54pm admin

A man and a woman from Gary, Ind., were in custody and facing multiple charges following an incident which occurred last weekend in Union County and eventually involved an extensive ground and aeri

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Illinois State Board of Education Those Who Excel award

Shawnee District 84 administrative team honored

Fri, 03/04/2022 - 5:52pm admin

The Illinois State Board of Education, ISBE, has announced the 2022 finalists for Illinois Teacher of the Year and 196 Those Who Excel award recipients.