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October's weather in the region is shaping up to be a record breaker.
And more heavy rain could be on the way Thursday, today, and Friday.
The National Weather Service, NWS, forecast office in Paducah reports that this has been the wettest October on record in the Western Kentucky city.
This...
Saturday, Oct. 10
Historical displays at Training Center Auditorium: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
History/Mystery Guided Tours: Noon to 4 p.m.
Vendors open: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Automobile show: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
ColorFest Biathlon and 7K Run: registration 6:30 a.m., races begin at 8:30 a.m.,
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Tickets are available for the upcoming production of the Southend Stumpjumpers’ 12th annual variety show in Union County.
The show is presented during Union County ColorFest weekend.
This year’s production is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in the auditorium at Anna-Jonesboro Community High...
Union County State's Attorney Tyler R. Edmonds is participating in a new program which is designed to reduce underage drinking.
Beginning immediately, the state's attorney's office will require everyone who is cited for underage drinking to attend an Alcohol, Drugs and Me, ADAM, course.
The...
The Clyde L. Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna plans to celebrate 140 years of service to the region and the people of Illinois in October.
A wide range of activities are being planned to commemorate the occasion.
The Choate Center was founded in 1869. Since that time, the...
Jonesboro Public Library plans to have a book sale Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19.
Sale hours are from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Donations of books are welcome at any time. For more information, call 833-8121.
As Union County prepares for the 2009 ColorFest celebration in early October, The Gazette-Democrat is seeking information about activities which will be held during the event.
If your group or organization is planning a ColorFest event, please send information about it to the paper.
Information...
The Trail of Tears Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, NWTF, plans to host a free JAKES youth event Saturday, Sept. 19, in Union County.
JAKES stands for Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship.
The Sept. 19 event will be at the ball diamond at the Trail of Tears State...
The Pumpkin Patch display at Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center in Anna is only a few weeks away, and plans are well underway for "An Historic View of Today's Businesses and Organizations."
The Choate Center also is planning other activities, such as a car show, history mystery tours...
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