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Photo by Lindsey Rae Vaughn.
Nearly 40 area firefighters gathered last Thursday night to participate in a special training program. Instructors from the Illinois Fire Service Institute in Champaign presented training which focused on handling a blaze involving propane gas. Three instructors presented the training. The Anna...
Residents of Southern Illinois will have three opportunities this month to discuss challenges and opportunities facing public schools in predominantly rural communities.   Illinois Humanities, in partnership with the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools, plans to present “The Future of...
Hillbilly Theater
The Pulaski-Alexander Illinois Association of Home and Community Education sponsored an annual Hillbilly Dinner Theater on Saturday, April 8, at Shawnee Community College near Ullin. Ham and beans, cornbread, slaw, fried potatoes, fried apples and desserts were served. Music and entertainment...
From left are Tony Jackson, Jarred Walker, Alma DeWitt, John DeWitt, Miss Cache River Katelynn Williams, Little Miss Cache River Amber Smith, LaWanda Jones, Justin DeWitt and Mark Rarrick. Photo by Lindsey Rae Vaughn.
The Ullin Fire Department served its 34th annual chili supper on Saturday, April 8. Chili, desserts and pulled pork sandwiches were served at the fire department.
Egyptian School in Tamms plans to present an annual spring concert on Saturday, April 29, at 6 p.m. The performance will feature the Egyptian Middle and High School band and choir, along with Egyptian band/choir alumni. About 20 alumni are planning to be part of the performance, with special music...
Peggy F. Jackson Bradford
Interviews are planned during the week of April 17 for the remaining two candidates for the president of Shawnee Community College. The college reported in a news release that Peggy F. Jackson Bradford is scheduled to be interviewed on Monday, April 17. Deborah A. Garrett is scheduled to be...
Hebrewz Coffeehouse in Jonesboro hosted the Union County Chamber of Commerce Thursday, April 6, for its monthly meeting. Chamber president Melanie Lasley announced that the annual chamber golf outing is cancelled. “We’re taking a year off,” she said. Lasley also mentioned the recent Union County...
The Anna Kiwanis Club hosted its annual Easter egg hunt at the Anna City Park on Saturday morning, April 8. Photo by Amber Skelton.
The Anna Kiwanis Club hosted its annual Easter egg hunt at the Anna City Park on Saturday morning, April 8. Kids posed for pictures with the Easter bunny and collected eggs filled with candy and money. The Anna Kiwanis Club has sponsored the popular event for many years. Photo by Amber Skelton.
An old concession stand near the grandstand at the Anna City Park was razed last week.
An old concession stand near the grandstand at the Anna City Park was razed last week. The demolition work was done by the city. Plans are moving forward on construction of a new concession stand building with restrooms as part of a major improvement project at the park. The project includes...
From left are Olivia Bowen and Olivia Capel. Photo provided.
Union County Cadette Troop 8552 has two groups of girls who earned their Girl Scout Silver Award.  The Silver Award is the highest honor a Junior High Girl Scout can earn.  In early April, they were recognized and presented with their Silver awards at the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois “All that...

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