This week, we’re going to start with our latest Critter Sighting Updates...
March is National Nutrition Month, which is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
In an effort to improve the nutritional health of children in Southern Illinois, Southern 7 Health Department is reminding families that the...
Stinson Memorial Public Library District is planning to put up a Spring StoryWalk display during March and April.
The StoryWalk will feature the book titled “As an Oak Tree Grows” by Brian Karas.
The StoryWalk was scheduled to be on display starting March 14 at Stinson Memorial Public Library in...
Four Southern Illinois University Carbondale master of music students will help everyone think of warmer weather ahead during a concert set for Friday, March 21, in Morris Library’s third-floor rotunda.
The Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series will present “SPRING” in a free, public program that...
Local and state officials are working together to get help for those in Southern Illinois who were impacted by the severe winter storm which struck the region on Jan. 5.
“This winter storm has caused problems across Southern Illinois, and we are working closely with state emergency agencies and the...
As the country prepares to commemorate Veterans Day, Southern Illinois University Carbondale plans to host Boots to Business, B2B, Reboot, a special entrepreneurship training program for veterans, activity-duty service members and their spouses.
The entrepreneurship training program is scheduled in...
As the country prepares to commemorate Veterans Day, Southern Illinois University Carbondale plans to host Boots to Business, B2B, Reboot, a special entrepreneurship training program for veterans, activity-duty service members and their spouses.
The entrepreneurship training program is scheduled in...
A deadline is approaching to enter this year’s Veteran’s Day parade in Anna. The parade is scheduled Nov. 11.
The annual parade is hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 of Anna.
The deadline to submit an entry form for the parade is Nov. 4.
The theme for this year’s...
A deadline is approaching to enter this year’s Veteran’s Day parade in Anna. The parade is scheduled Nov. 11.
The annual parade is hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 of Anna.
The deadline to submit an entry form for the parade is Nov. 4.
The theme for this year’s...
Polling places are set for the 2024 general election in Union County. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
The polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Union County polling places follow, by precinct:
Anna 1 and 2: Main Street Center, 400 S. Main St., Anna.
Anna 3 and 4: Anna...
The Mounds Public Library will be holding events scheduled after the Fall Festival parade in Mounds. These events include a free stuffed animal adoption and a free book give away for both children and adults. Plus, other surprises are planned. The library invites everyone to come in, participate,...
Obituaries
Blanche Marie Thorn, 73, of Marion, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 1, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
Blanche was born on June 5, 1951, in Karnak to Charlie Paige and Alice May (Harris) Burns.
She was united in marriage to Gary Dean Thorn on April 19, 1969, at the...
Edward Lee Reynolds, 49, passed away on March 1.
He was a son, brother and father who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Edward was born on Dec. 13 in Espinola, N.M., where he spent his formative years.
He attended school for forestry and was passionate about nature, music and art.
Edward...
Stella Mae Plott, 72, of Anna, died Friday, March 7, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on Dec. 1, 1952, in Lick Creek, the daughter of Jesse Marion and Grace Louise (Walker) Johns. She married Rodney Plott on Oct. 4, 1969, in Waynesville, N.C.
Stella is survived by her husband...
Richard Donald “Don” Harris, 92, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, March 5, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
He was born on March 10, 1932, in Houston, Texas, the son of James D. and Alta Sue (Johnson) Harris. He married Anita Mayberry on July 31, 1954.
Don is survived by his wife, Anita Harris;...
Merrilee Young, 83, passed away on Jan. 11, 2025, in Riverview, Fla.
Merrilee was born to Mabel (Rion) and Cecil Baker on Jan. 6, 1942 in Anna.
She graduated from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School in 1960.
On Christmas Eve of 1959, she married Paul Ray Young, who preceded her in death in 2008...
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