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The Haven on Crab Orchard Lake in Southern Illinois is planning to offer a free day of boating and fishing for veterans and their families.
Heroes on the Water will provide kayaks and fishing gear for the event, which is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 19. Breakfast and lunch also will be...
A speeding enforcement effort during July by the Union County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the issuing of more than 100 tickets.
“Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in careless and risky driving,” Union County Sheriff David Wilkins said in a news release.
“No matter how safe of a...
Cape Girardeau Roller Derby is set to face Rolla Rockets Roller Derby on Saturday, Aug. 19, at A.C. Brase Arena.
The arena is located at 410 Kiwanis Dr. in Cape Girardeau. Doors open at 5 p.m. The event begins at 6 p.m.
Following the main game, a beginner scrimmage is planned. The scrimmage will...
The Union County Museum plans to have extended hours during the upcoming Cobden Peach Festival.
The museum is scheduled to be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11-12, which are the days the Peach Festival is scheduled.
The museum is located on South Appleknocker Street in...
A Back to School STEAM FAIR is planned Saturday, Aug. 12, at Stinson Memorial Library in Anna.
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
The event is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. The library is located at 409 S. Main St. in Anna.
A “Hooked on Science with Mr. Science Jason...
Three Southern Illinois state legislators hosted a special “Night at the Ballpark” event July 20 for their annual summer reading club in Marion.
“Night at the Ballpark” was hosted by State Rep. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, State Rep. Dave Severin, R-Benton, and State Rep. Paul Jacobs, R-Pomona...
By Jerry Nowicki
Capitol News Illinois
jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
State revenues once again reached a record high in the fiscal year that ended June 30, creating what Gov. JB Pritzker called a “one-time” budget surplus of over $700 million.
The $50.7 billion in base general revenues that...
Contestants are invited to participate in the 2023 Union County Fair pageant.
The following information is about the pageant:
Miss Division
The Union County Fair Queen pageant is in search of contestants for the 2023 pageant which will be Sunday, Aug. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds (the Anna...
URBANA – Farming is stressful, and the Illinois agriculture community faces unique challenges every day that take a toll on mental health.
A new program from University of Illinois Extension gives farmers and their families access to professional mental health care for free.
The Illinois...
For over 50 years, Tony Calabrese of Union County has been collecting and restoring the tools and machines of industry from ages past.
Hundreds of his past and present projects are on display at the Shawnee Hill Barn, an interactive museum of sorts, located on the same property as the Shawnee...
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