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The words are so simple, yet so important. "They served for us." The words were displayed on one of the floats featured in the 2010 Veterans Day parade held Thursday, Nov. 11, in Anna. The parade again was sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 of Anna. Many...
To the editor,
If anyone has any doubts about litter despoiling the area, they should have been southbound on State Route 127 during the week prior to Nov. 4.
A tractor was mowing the right of way, creating a rear flow of cans, styrofoam cups, carry-out sacks, and some items about which we...
To the editor,
I am writing as a concerned citizen – concerned that we will lose the loveliness of this region through careless neglect.
I confess that I am a "rural urbanite" – I was born in the city and choose to live in this beautiful county because I love this place – the people, the land...
The 2010 election campaign has come to an end. The winners will take office soon. The losers just might start gearing up for the next election.
In the meantime, the hard work begins. Those who were elected on Tuesday face some very tough challenges, from Jonesboro to Springfield and all the way...
To the editor,
I wrote a letter to the editor a while back about the litter in Southern Illinois.
Les Winkler wrote an article that was on the front page of the Southern Illinoisan newspaper about all the litter in our beautiful area.
Geof Skinner wrote an article the following week in The...
Thanksgiving was first celebrated by the settlers at Plymouth in the Massachusetts colony in 1621 under the leadership of Gov. William Bradford.
Presidents Washington and Madison each issued a Thanksgiving proclamation once during their presidencies.
It was not until 1863, however, when...
Autumn is a beautiful time of year in Union County. Colors are changing. Bright displays of reds and yellows and oranges are common.
This year, however, that beauty is offset by continuing concerns about extremely dry conditions.
This week, county officials decided to institute a burning ban in...
To the editor,
The resignation of Cindy Sorrels Swope from the Anna Council represents what is worst in politics.
I have known Cindy since high school at A-J. No one should even question her credentials as a life-long resident.
I have found her to be an open-minded, intelligent and publicly...
Union County's 2010 ColorFest celebration is coming up this weekend – and again this year, the event promises to offer a wide range of activities to enjoy.
Many Union County communities will be hosting ColorFest activities. The weekend is slated to include a health fair, a popular variety show...
Fifty years ago this fall, a bit of history, about history, was made in Union County.
"Union County now has a historical society," an article on page 1 of November 3, 1960, issue of The Gazette-Democrat reported.
The article reported about the formation of the Union County Historical Society....
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