opinion
To the editor,
A few weeks ago, a picture appeared in The Gazette-Democrat that made me realize just how lucky we are to have Geof Skinner in Union County.
As editor of The Gazette-Democrat, Geof wears many hats; one I appreciate the most is his ability to capture scenes in Southern Illinois...
Commencement ceremonies are coming up this week for members of the 2010 graduating classes at Union County's four public high schools.
To each 2010 graduate at Anna-Jonesboro, Cobden, Dongola and Shawnee high schools we say congratulations.
Graduates, this is a special time. We hope that as you...
To the editor,
I notice in today’s edition that you will be streaming the audio coverage of several important games over the internet.
This is part of a huge change that has taken place in communications since I sold WRAJ, WRAJ-FM.
All kinds of things are now possible and this opens up a lot of...
On a sunny and windy spring afternoon last Thursday in Ware, a dedication ceremony was held for signs which commemorate the important role of the Lewis and Clark expedition in the history of our region – and the nation.
Among those attending the dedication ceremony were students from Shawnee High...
The Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars continued a special tradition over the weekend.
The local VFW post paid tribute to students from throughout Union County. Scholarships and other honors were presented to the students in recognition of a wide range of achievements...
To the editor,
This year the spring musical at the Anna-Jonesboro High School is Roger and Hammerstein’s "Cinderella."
It was with much trepidation that the decision was made to attempt a production of this magnitude, but it was also determined that this would be a production that the community...
To the editor,
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Alcohol is still the No. 1 drug of choice among adults and adolescents.
According to the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, 51.6 percent of Americans age 12 and older had used alcohol at least once in the 30 days...
To the editor,
We want to thank everyone who stopped to help us on April 21 after our near fatal accident.
Very special thanks to Jerold and Julie Lingle and their daughter and to Bill Bass, who witnessed the accident and stayed with us the entire time, helping us in any way needed.
Your help...
To the editor,
A thank you to the A-J Garden Club:
For several years, the walking track at the Anna City Park has been a convenient and safe place to enjoy walking.
Thanks to the Anna-Jonesboro Garden Club, the area is now also pleasantly beautiful and blooming prettily.
Please know that your...
To the editor,
I’m very concerned about the firing of our school teachers and other employees of our local school. I’m sure there will be more let go because of the failure of our state legislative body to increase our state income tax a small amount to educate our children.
Gov. Quinn proposed...
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