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Local News
Anna Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Methamphetamine Charge
Union County State's Attorney, Tyler R. Edmonds announced that Christopher A. Rowley of rural Jonesboro has been sentenced to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine Manufacturing Materials, a Class 2 Felony. Rowley was arrested in May of 2011 by Union County Sheriff's Deputies after he was found to be in possession of various items used in the manufacture of methamphetamine.
Union County State's Attorney, Tyler R. Edmonds announced that Christopher A. Rowley of rural Jonesboro has been sentenced to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine Manufacturing Materials, a Class 2 Felony. Rowley was arrested in May of 2011 by Union County Sheriff's Deputies after he was found to be in possession of various items used in the manufacture of methamphetamine.
Funeral Notices
Teddy Joe Hornback: Passed away on February 15, 2012. A burial service will take place at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix on February 27. Announcement courtesy of Crain Funeral Home in Ullin, IL.
Sue Hannahs: Passed away on February 18, 2012. Visitation will be held at 11:00 am until the funeral hour on February 25 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, IL. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 on February 25 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home.
Mary L. "Lou" Phillips: Passed away on February 22, 2012. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 on February 25 at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna, IL. Funeral services will be held on February 25 at 3:00 at Bailey Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Taylor Cemetery. To leave online condolences visit www.baileyfh.com.
Alice Wakonyo Mbugan: Passed away on February 19, 2012. Memorial services will be held on February 26 at 2:30 at the Murdale Baptist Church. A meal will follow at the Baptist Student Center on the corner of forest and Mill Street in Carbondale, IL. Funeral services and burial will be held at Umash Funeral Home in Nairobi, Kenya at a later date. Crain Funeral HOme in Dongola is in charge of local arrangements. To leave online condolences visit www.crainsonline.com.
Sue Hannahs: Passed away on February 18, 2012. Visitation will be held at 11:00 am until the funeral hour on February 25 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, IL. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 on February 25 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home.
Mary L. "Lou" Phillips: Passed away on February 22, 2012. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 on February 25 at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna, IL. Funeral services will be held on February 25 at 3:00 at Bailey Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Taylor Cemetery. To leave online condolences visit www.baileyfh.com.
Alice Wakonyo Mbugan: Passed away on February 19, 2012. Memorial services will be held on February 26 at 2:30 at the Murdale Baptist Church. A meal will follow at the Baptist Student Center on the corner of forest and Mill Street in Carbondale, IL. Funeral services and burial will be held at Umash Funeral Home in Nairobi, Kenya at a later date. Crain Funeral HOme in Dongola is in charge of local arrangements. To leave online condolences visit www.crainsonline.com.
Community Calendar
WIBH/P.A.W.S. Pet of the Week is Herbie, a 12 week-old Chocolate Lab. He and his brother and sister were owner surrendered. Stop by and meet him! He will metl your heart and it will be love at first sight.
Other companion animals available for adoption include:
Oakley - A 15 week old male Labradoodle/Boxer mix
Mimi Lee - A 1 year old male Chihuahua mix
Emily - A 3 year old female Beagle mix
Plus many beautiful cats and kittens of all colors and sizes. You can meet all of these and many more at P.A.W.S. Place Adoption Center, 139 East Vienna Street, Anna. Open Tuesday - Thursday and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 and on Friday from 1:00 to 6:00, Visit them at www.pawspaws.org or call 833-3647.
Heart Smart for Women
The Southern Seven Health Department will host a Heart Smart for Women program, March 8 - May 31 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm at the Salem Lutheran Church in Jonesboro. This free 12-week program will provide information and support for participants to increase and maintain physical activity, make dietary improvements and how to overcome obstable. For more information, contact Cindy at 618-634-2297 ext. 177 or 1-800-698-4820 ext. 177.
Delta Theta Tau - Relay for Life Fundraiser
Delta Theta Tau is hosting a trivia night, March 3 at the VFW in Anna. Call 697-7203 to sign up for a team. Proceeds to benefit Union County Relay for Life.
Other companion animals available for adoption include:
Oakley - A 15 week old male Labradoodle/Boxer mix
Mimi Lee - A 1 year old male Chihuahua mix
Emily - A 3 year old female Beagle mix
Plus many beautiful cats and kittens of all colors and sizes. You can meet all of these and many more at P.A.W.S. Place Adoption Center, 139 East Vienna Street, Anna. Open Tuesday - Thursday and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 and on Friday from 1:00 to 6:00, Visit them at www.pawspaws.org or call 833-3647.
Heart Smart for Women
The Southern Seven Health Department will host a Heart Smart for Women program, March 8 - May 31 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm at the Salem Lutheran Church in Jonesboro. This free 12-week program will provide information and support for participants to increase and maintain physical activity, make dietary improvements and how to overcome obstable. For more information, contact Cindy at 618-634-2297 ext. 177 or 1-800-698-4820 ext. 177.
Delta Theta Tau - Relay for Life Fundraiser
Delta Theta Tau is hosting a trivia night, March 3 at the VFW in Anna. Call 697-7203 to sign up for a team. Proceeds to benefit Union County Relay for Life.
