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Girl Scout Troop 8545 plans to collect new and gently used twin blankets at Walmart in Anna tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to a fill a truck donated by Coad Chevy Buick Ford in Anna.
Troop 8545 is working on their bronze award project, which includes making a collecting blankets...
Jonesboro Grade School band and choir students performed at a recent meeting of the Anna-Jonesboro Women’s Club.
Those that performed included Jaden Ebberts, 6th grade, clarinet; Isabel Tehandon, 6th grade, alto saxophone; Lacey Crow, 6th grade, voice; Cadence Black, 5th grade, trumpet; Alyson...
Shawnee Community College recently announced the resignation of college board of trustees member Chris Boyd of Anna.
The college said in a news release that Boyd will continue to serve as the board’s vice chairman until Dec. 31.
The board is accepting applications from community members who may be...
Stinson Memorial Public Library in Anna recently hosted a dragon-themed story time.
Activities included Ms. Beth of the library staff reading the children books like “Not Your Typical Dragon” and “Have You Seen My Dragon?” The kids also helped Ms. Beth match colorful dragons to their eggs.
The...
The Union County Sheriff’s Office in Jonesboro is asking for the public’s help in locating Brooke Stanton, a wanted person.
Stanton is described as a white female, 21 years of age, 5’2”, 180 pounds. Stanton is wanted on charges of home invasion and armed robbery.
Anyone with information on Brooke...
A major improvement project is planned during 2017 at the Anna City Park in Anna.
The project was on the agenda at last week’s regular meeting of the Anna City Council. The meeting was Tuesday evening, Dec. 6, at Anna City Hall.
The long-awaited improvements include construction of a concession/...
Circuit Judge William Thurston swore in Pulaski County officials on the morning of Dec. 1. From left are Judge Thurston; David Sharp, who was sworn in as county clerk; Cindy Kennedy, who was sworn in as circuit clerk; Jim Flummer, who was sworn in as state’s attorney; and Bryan Curry, who was sworn...
Illinois State Police District 22 personnel conducted night time enforcement patrols during November in Alexander County.
Lt. Michael Alvey, the interim commander of District 22, said the patrols allowed state police “to focus on preventing, detecting and taking enforcement action in response to...
Santa Claus plans to be at Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis on Dec. 17.
Santa is scheduled to be at the visitors center at the park from noon to 3 p.m.
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is scheduled to be shown. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.
In October, Simon McGuckin of Tamms was working on his property when a tractor overturned onto him. His 13-year-old son, Charles McGuckin, and 10-year-old son, Ted McGuckin, were with him.
The boys reacted calmly and waited with their father until first responders arrived at the scene. Then, once...
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