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The Gazette-Democrat recently completed one of the newspaper's most successful subscription promotions.
Circulation manager Dianne Reppert reported that a total of 121 new subscriptions were registered by the May 31 deadline for the promotion.
Two-hundred-fifty-seven subscription renewals also...
For the second time in as many years, Cobden is celebrating a state championship.
The Cobden High School softball team on Saturday won its second consecutive Illinois High School Association Class 1A championship.
And, for the second year in a row, Cobden defeated Alexis United for the...
After nearly 40 years of service, a longtime Union County officeholder has retired.
Union County supervisor of assessments Robert "Gene" Plott officially retired May 31. Plott's last day on the job was Friday, May 29.
In honor of his many years of service, a reception in Plott's honor was held...
A Carbondale woman faces multiple charges after she was taken into custody following a high-speed chase which ended in Union County Friday night, June 12.
The suspect was identified in an Anna Police Department report as Betty A. Logan, 20, of Carbondale.
Logan was cited for charges which...
Personnel matters were among the highlights at a June 8 regular meeting of the Anna-Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education.
The oath of office was administered to newly appointed board member Lisa Boget.
The District 81 Board employed Robbie Wright as head boys’...
Two games. Two final scores of 1-0.
One Union County team was a winner and heads to the state tournament finals.
For another local team, the final score was a heartbreaking end to a great season.
The Cobden High School softball team scored one run in its Class 1A super-sectional matchup with...
A Union County business person has been named as a winner in a nationwide competition.
Certified public accountant Amy D. Mezo of Jonesboro won up to $20,000 in Intuit Inc.'s Power to Get More Done Stimulus Grant competition.
As one of 10 winners nationwide, Mezo will receive $10,000 in cash and...
Cobden Junior-Senior High School announces honor roll students for the final grading period of the 2008-2009 academic year:
7th grade, high honors: Wendy Flamm, Zachary Moore, Haley Tomazzoli, Audrey Sirles, Savannah Eck, Guadalupe Guzman-Rosas, Ashly Hudson, Austin Flamm, Bradley Windings.
7th...
Dave Shaffer discussed plans for development of the Pine Ridge Lake site during a public hearing last week in Anna.
The 2009 Union County Relay For Life is planned this Friday and Saturday in Anna.
The event will take place at the Anna City Park and is a major fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
Activities begin Friday evening and continue throughout the night.
Relay For Life features a wide range of...
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