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Two key issues highlighted discussion at this week's regular meeting of the Union County Board of Commissioners:
•The status of the Union County Courthouse in Jonesboro
•Support for the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna.
The commissioners met in regular session Monday afternoon at the county...
Bill and Lois Dillow and family are planning to have a 50th wedding anniversary celebration and family reunion at the home of their son Greg and his wife Rhonda (Belt) Dillow Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-9.
There also will be a 50th anniversary reception in the fellowship hall at the First...
The Union County Hospital Healthy Woman program recently hosted two Dove Real Beauty Workshops.
The program is intended for girls ages 8-12 and their adult, female mentors. The program is designed to promote self-esteem and a positive body image.
Mary Nash-Swink, Healthy Woman program...
The 2009 edition of the Union County Fair gets underway this week in Anna.
The fair once again will be at the Anna City Park.
Here's a look at the schedule of events for this year's fair:
Friday, Aug. 21
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Open show registration at the fair office at the park. Participants are...
A Union County tradition continues this week – the 2009 Cobden Peach Festival is planned Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8.
The festival will be held at the Cobden Community Park. Activities begin at 5 p.m. both days.
This year's Peach Festival again is sponsored by the Cobden Lions Club.
Several...
The American Red Cross has scheduled two blood drives Thursday, today, in Anna.
One blood drive is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Union County Hospital. The hospital is located at 517 N. Main St.
A second drive is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. The church is...
Planning continues for an Anna-Jonesboro Community High School class of 1973 reunion.
The reunion is planned Saturday, Sept. 12, at Rustle Hill Winery near Cobden. Activities begin at 3 p.m.
The cost is $30 per person, which includes live entertainment, attendance prizes and food.
For more...
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