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The Egyptian Area Agency on Aging, EAAA, reports that starting July 12, farmers market coupons will be distributed in the area.
The program intends to help senior adults to obtain fresh fruits and vegetables at local farmers markets.
EAAA stated in a news release that the coupons “are a great...
A car show was held as part of the Tamms Fourth of July celebration on Tuesday, July 4.
A wide range of classic vehicles were on display.
The Independence Day celebration was presented by the Tamms Volunteer Fire Department and concluded with a fireworks display.
Girl Scout Troop 8542 announced the location of a Little Free Library during the Tamms Fourth of July celebration on Tuesday, July 4.
The Little Free Library is located in front of the Tamms Community Building.
Community members are encouraged to take a book, return it to any Little Library and to...
Union County Hospital Auxiliary is planning to have a Mad Hatters Tea Party.
The tea party is set from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 13, in the fellowship room at the United Methodist Church in Anna. The church is located on West Monroe Street.
Those who plan to attend are invited to wear...
Pulaski County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0524, according to the Illinois Department of Revenue, IDOR.
The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as...
The upcoming schedule at the Shawnee Hills Arts Council’s Anna Arts Center includes a kids art camp, a drama camp and a kids painting party.
The kids art camp and the drama camp both are planned July 24-28. Hours for both camps are from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.
Kids Art Camp: At the kids...
The results are in and the wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail are adding a little more hardware to their trophy cases this year.
“Each of the 11 wineries along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail produce and sell award-winning wines for every palate and we are pleased to announce a great award...
Four years have passed since the Tamms Correctional Center shut down, but its story isn’t over.
That is according to Larry Franklin, co-author of “Supermax Prison: Controlling the Most Dangerous Criminals,” which tells the story of the Tamms supermax and its legacy.
The top-level security prison...
Contestants are being sought for the 2017 Union County Fair Queen, Little Miss and Junior Miss Fair Queen pageant.
The pageant is set for 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at the fair, which will be at the Anna City Park in Anna.
Union County Fair Queen Pageant
Pageant organizers said that contestants for...
Stinson Memorial Library in Anna is hosting its annual summer reading program for children of preschool age through the 8th grade. The theme this year is “Build a Better World.”
Stinson’s children’s librarian, Beth Sisler, read “Big Bear Hug,” a book about caring for trees, during the preschool and...
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