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The annual Christmas in Downtown Anna celebration held on Saturday, Nov. 26, featured many special activities. Nov. 26 was also Small Business Saturday. Activities included craft shows, a 5K run/walk, music, shopping, visits from Santa and more. Photos by Lindsey Rae Vaughn.
Paula Stairs of Cobden received an angel from a friend when her husband, Bill, died three years ago. She now has 700.
Stairs, the Union County coordinator for the Shawnee Development Council, said something about that first angel was so inspiring that she feels she has to get everyone she comes...
Cobden plans to welcome the holiday season with the eighth annual Christmas in the Village holiday celebration on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Bazaars and open houses highlight a variety of events that climax with the presentation of the Christmas lights in the village’s downtown park.
The Old Feed Store on...
A Union County holiday season tradition which is designed to help those in need is continuing this year.
The Union County Alliance of Churches again is sponsoring a bell-ringing campaign which helps to raise funds for local families.
“Even though the economic recovery in Southern Illinois seems to...
anthill gallery and vintage curiosities is planning to host its 8th annual Off the Wall open house on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an opportunity to meet local artists and discuss their artwork.
Local author, Pamela Hearon, will be at anthill gallery from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to...
A Christmas bazaar, raffle and soup lunch are planned Saturday, Dec. 3, in the parish hall at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cobden.
The bazaar and raffle are a holiday season tradition presented by the Ladies Sodality at the Cobden church.
The activities are being held in conjunction with Cobden’s...
Shawnee Community College is welcoming input as it begins the search for its next president.
As part of the process, the college has created an individual website to contain all information regarding the search.
The Presidential Search website consists of a search timeline, the history of the...
The PAST organization of Union County is planning to host the annual Carols at Candlelight holiday season event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at the historic St. Anne’s Church in Anna.
The church is located along South Main Street in Anna. Parking will be available at the nearby Stinson...
The Anna Police Department reports that an arrest has been made in connection with three reported armed robberies committed in Anna.
Police believe the suspect is associated with all three crimes. More information will be released when available.
The Anna Police Department was assisted by the Union...
As wildfires threaten homes throughout the Gatlinburg, Tenn. area, especially those located in or near wilderness areas, State Farm representative Kip Diggs shares the following tips can help you assess your risk and identify ways to protect your home and family from a wildfire.
Good wildfire...
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