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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...
A Stuffed Animal Sleepover event is planned Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16-17, at Stinson Memorial Library in Anna.
The event will feature an evening story time for children and their stuffed animals or doll. Stories and a craft are planned.
Children are invited to come in their pajamas to the...
Corinne Brown, a former band teacher at Dongola High School, was surprised to see several Dongola band students and their teacher in the lobby at Union County Hospital in Anna on Thursday, Dec. 1.
The students and their teacher were at the Anna hospital to perform a few Christmas songs for her.
Jim...
WPSD Local 6 has announced plans to support relief efforts in Gatlinburg, Tenn. by airing the first two hours of the Smokey Mountain Rise Telethon, Tuesday, Dec. 13, tonight, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., on WPSD 6.3 Local 6 Classic TV.
The lineup of performers includes Hank Williams Jr., Cyndi Lauper,...
Egyptian Elementary School in Tamms hosted its annual Christmas program on Thursday, Dec. 1. Photos with Santa were available before the program, along with a dinner from Fazoli’s. Photos by Lindsey Rae Vaughn.
With winter on the way, the U.S. Forest Service has announced the closing for the season of some of its recreation sites and roads on the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois.
Campgrounds which are scheduled to close on Dec. 15 include Red Bud Campground at Bell Smith Springs, Pine Ridge...
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