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Ivy Roach knew that after her husband’s death, and after she learned that a family member was the victim of a violent crime, that words would never be enough to show her gratitude to the Union County Sheriff’s Office and all the other police departments in Union County.
Her husband, Shane Roach,...
The 2016 Union County Fair queen was crowned Sunday night in Anna.
The new queen is Clare Bunyan, 20, of Cobden. She is the daughter of Chris and Jill Bunyan.
First runner-up in the queen pageant was Brookelyn Cast, 18, of Cobden. She is the daughter of Melodie and Buddy Cast.
Second runner-up was...
The Union County Sheriff's Office has reported that a residential burglary occurred Monday, Aug. 22 at approximately 7:30 a.m., in rural Cobden. An estimated $2000 cash was taken. A white male suspect was seen running from the residence.
The first suspect is described as a white male in his 20s...
Anna police confirm they are looking for a woman reported missing.
The woman is described as standing 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing 134 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. She was last seen wearing a back and white long-sleeved jacket, a black shirt and jeans.
If you have information...
Carrie Joy Tellor, 88, of Anna, died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
She was born on Dec. 4, 1927, in Jonesboro, the daughter of Michael and Ida Zwahlen VanAmburg.
She is survived by her children, Jim Dillon of Carterville, and Janet and Benjie Dunville of...
Egyptian School in Tamms hosted a Back-to-School night on Thursday, Aug. 11.
Students and parents had an opportunity to meet teachers, to visit their classrooms and to participate in some fun activities.
The night also featured face painting, t-shirts which were for sale and a chance to meet...
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, has completed used tire removal actions in the area. Tires were removed from seven Southern Illinois counties.
Illinois EPA acting director Alec Messina announced the completion of the used tire removal actions.
The used tire removal actions are...
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, IDNR, honored eight individuals and two groups for exceptional volunteer service to the department and the people of the State of Illinois at the Illinois State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 20.
One of the individuals honored is from Southern Illinois.
The...
The focus of a new, not-for-profit Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation will be to emphasize capital improvements at the state fairgrounds in Du Quoin and Springfield.
“The state fair is the best place for Illinois to show off its products and accomplishments, and to ensure we can continue to do that,...
Fifty community leaders have successfully completed the year-long Delta Leadership Institute, DLI, Executive Academy, a program of the Delta Regional Authority, DRA.
Four of those who completed the program are from Southern Illinois.
The Executive Academy is a training program that brings together...
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