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Indepedence Day traditions continued Sunday, July 4, here in Union County and throughout the country.
Hundreds of people turned out to see a fireworks display presented Sunday night at the Anna City Park. Lots of "wows" were heard as the fireworks lit up the sky over the park.
Hopefully, as we...
This week, we congratulate a Union County business which has earned well-deserved statewide recognition for its accomplishments.
Alto Pass Vineyards Ltd., with Paul A. Renzaglia as winemaker and general manager, is the winner of the 2010 U.S. Small Business Administration Jeffrey Butland Family-...
To the editor,
This is to endorse the candidacy of Darren Bailey for Union County treasurer.
During the many years I owned and operated WRAJ I had opportunity to see and learn about many political candidates of all parties and levels of service.
I rarely took a position on any particular...
A special ceremony was held Monday evening at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 near Anna.
The VFW post hosted a flag retiring ceremony. The ceremony was held to properly retire American flags which had reached the point that they can no longer be displayed.
Fittingly...
As a child, do you remember traditions you did with your family in the summer?
Maybe your family captured the spirit of camping or attended an annual family reunion picnic.
If you have fond memories of family traditions, you know how important they are.
As a parent, what traditions are you...
Simply put, they are good. Really, really good.
With a victory over Lebanon last Saturday afternoon in East Peoria, the Cobden Lady Appleknockers softball team won their third state Illinois High School Association Class 1A championship.
Winning the first championship was a significant...
To the editor,
Cobden has accomplished something that nearly 100 percent of all schools just dream about. It may be an accomplishment that may never be repeated.
Think about it. Here's a very small school nestled in a closeknit hill country where pride and community are the ultimate. They...
Names on a veterans monument in Cobden remind all who pass by of those who served to help keep our nation free, safe and secure.
On Monday, May 31, Union County will join the rest of the nation in commemorating Memorial Day.
In observance of the holiday, Memorial Day services are being planned...
To the editor
Local residents had a remarkable opportunity May 22 to experience several fascinating history presentations that focused on area landmarks and events.
Members of the Walter Burley Griffin Society chose to travel from several states, for one of their regular meetings held at Stinson...
This week's paper features a special section which recognizes the 2010 Top Achievers from Union County's four public high schools. Students from Anna-Jonesboro, Cobden, Dongola and Shawnee high schools are being honored.
The Gazette-Democrat/Reppert Publications has hosted the Top Achievers...
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