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Drew Kelley of Anna is the recipient of two scholarships for the 2009-2010 school year at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Kelley, a senior majoring in finance, was selected as a Caterpillar Scholar, which is valued at $1,500.
Additionally, he was chosen to be the beneficiary of the C.L...
Several dozen people gathered last Thursday afternoon for the dedication of Anna's new "Looking for Lincoln" Wayside Interpretive Sign.
A dedication ceremony was held at the Anna-Jonesboro Garden Club Park in east Anna, where the sign is on display. (The site formerly was known as Hindman Park...
Area Baptist churches are welcoming a special group of workers to Southern Illinois this week.
In the midst of tough and uncertain economic times, more than 23,000 students have made a decision to pay money out of their own pockets in order to help improve living conditions for people across the...
As Illinois' budget crisis continues to unfold, social service agencies grapple with the impact on local residents who need their services.
Mary McMahan is in her 15th year as executive director of Union County Counseling Services Inc. in Anna.
McMahan said this week that the state's budget...
The first Southern Illinois Newly Enlisted Military Sendoff Celebration is planned Saturday, July 11, in Marion.
The event is being hosted by the Cornerstone Church at 9835 Old Bainbridge Trail. The church is located across from Heartland Regional Medical Center.
“Leaving home, but not our...
The newly relocated Moreland EyeCare in Anna opened for business June 22.
The business is located in a new facility which was built just off new U.S. Route 51 in north Anna.
The new facility has many improvements, including added space and more accommodating parking.
New hours of business are...
The Gazette-Democrat has made a donation to help with restoration and repair work needed for the landmark Cross of Peace atop Bald Knob Mountain near Alto Pass. Jerry L. Reppert, publisher of The Gazette-Democrat, presented a $500 check to members of the Friends of the Cross board. The funds were...
Mondianna HCE Unit and their husbands hosted the Union County 4-Hers, their parents and their leaders at their annual wiener roast picnic and 4-H project showing at the Fred and Barbara Pitts family picnic shelter Monday evening, July 13.
After the meal, the Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H Pledge, 4...
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