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To the editor,
I sure did not realize how much I appreciated getting The Gazette-Democrat until one day when it was not in my mailbox.
It had been put in the box next to mine, so I did receive it a few hours later.
I do depend on The Gazette-Democrat to find out about all the news around the...
Two separate events coming up in Union County are sure signs that community spirit is alive and well among those of all ages.
This Friday night, the PAST organization is planning to host its annual Lincoln's birthday dinner. The event will be held to commemorate the birthday of our 16th president...
The Shawnee Development Council Inc. plans to continue a tradition this weekend – the agency plans to again host a one-day, free income tax preparation program Sunday at its administrative office in Karnak.
Shawnee Development Council has offered the program for several years to assist low-income...
To the editor,
It is with gratitude that the Dongola School staff has the opportunity to publicly thank Walmart for donating money toward the purchase of tools for our new computer lab.
According to the guidelines of the grant we received, they were able to help us stay within our budget. As we...
To the editor,
I remember this about him. He was well liked by everyone he coached.
He was a man of few words, yet he was a great motivator. He accepted no excuses, nor offered any.
He orchestrated a track and field powerhouse during the late 1970s through the early 1980s that has been...
Last week, nearly 50 people gathered for a town meeting which was held in a Union County community.
The Cobden Community & Business Association, CCBA, sponsored the meeting, in cooperation with the Village of Cobden. Representatives of the Connect SI initiative attended the meeting. Also...
To the editor,
The 2010 Union County Christmas project was again a great success and provided Christmas gifts for 386 children.
That success was due to the wonderful community that we live in.
Our community has been working together for many, many years to make Christmas better for those in...
Last Saturday morning wasn't the most ideal time to be standing outdoors. The temperature was very cold, light snow flurries were falling and a chilly wind was blowing.
Nevertheless, more than a hundred people gathered on the grounds of the Union County Courthouse in Jonesboro. Folks came to look...
Last week, as you may or may not recall, my journey through life included a game of Spin the Car. I am going to blame that incident for what follows.
Something more profound than an ice-induced motor car adventure happened last week in the Land of Lincoln.
Illinois legislators, in their infinite...
To the editor,
Anna Community Consolidated School District No. 37 faculty, staff, administration, and board of education would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the Anna Indians Athletic Booster Club during the 2010-2011 school year.
Thanks to their efforts, sports programs...
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