Thursday, March 28, 2024

Community

McMahan to lead forestry association

Mike McMahan of rural Johnson County was recently elected President of the Illinois Forestry Association, a statewide non-profit organization that helps people improve their trees and forests. He will serve a one-year term. Mike is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. Following his military career he enjoyed a second career …

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Buncombe News

Thank you so much to all of you that made the St. Paul Draw Down Party a success. To all who donated baskets, prizes, food, set up, sold tickets and especially to all of you who purchased tickets, to the VFW and to Madonna Slife our great coordinator of this …

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Sustainable Living Expo returns to Dixon Springs

Back for its fourth year, the Sustainable Living Expo is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Dixon Springs Agriculture Center. The free event will be held rain or shine. The Dixon Springs Ag Center is located at 345 State Highway 145N at Simpson in …

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New Burnside’s newest business holds grand opening

Hillside Country Store recently opened at 65 Mulberry Street in New Burnside. Store owners Jerry and Lori Murphy held a grand opening Saturday with discounts on fuel, free refreshments, giveaways and a flea market. Pictured at the ribbon cutting ceremony were, from left, chamber representative Mitch Garrett, employee Stephanie McCaleb, …

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Weather did not dampen the spirit of Fall Festival

Mother Nature has her ways of letting us know who is in control. The weather went from calm to windy, from rainy to sunny and from comfortable to cold for the past weekend’s three-day Johnson County Fall Festival in Vienna. The annual Fall Festival is hosted by Johnson County Chamber …

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2014 Fall Festival a success

Pick up your copy of The Vienna Times this week to see your face or your name in the newspaper. This week’s edition includes a special section dedicated to the annual Fall Festival, loaded with color pictures, with most parade entries and winners of various contests. It includes over 80 photos of local …

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Junk Jamboree continues to grow, attracts thousands

By Dixie Terry “It was an amazing day!” was how Ginger Endrizzi summed up Saturday’s Johnson County Junk Jamboree. The event, held for the third time, was an absolute success, according to Endrizzi, the coordinator, who said many of the vendors were very pleased with their contacts and sales. There …

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Farm Bureaus hold Safety Day Camp at Vienna park

Johnson, Massac, Union and Pulaski-Alexander County Farm Bureaus joined efforts to host a Safety Day Camp Thursday, Sept. 18, for 4th grade students in five counties.  318 students and teachers attended the event at the Vienna City Park to learn more about safety awareness in our rural area. Twenty four …

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Contracting NCOs set pace for certification

Vienna Native at the Top By Daniel P. Elkins, Mission and Installation Contracting Command Public Affairs Office, United States Army Two soldiers attached to the Mission and Installation Contracting Command are among those exemplifying the Army profession through their acquisition certification efforts. Sgts. 1st Class Melissa Browning, of Vienna, Illinois, …

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Run For Hope race set for Oct. 3

Eagle House Ministries at Buncombe will be hosting their fourth Run For Hope, Friday, Oct. 3, at 6:00 p.m. at the Vienna City Park. The run will be in conjunction with the Johnson County Fall Festival. There will be a 5k run/walk and a half-mile fun run. On the Tunnel …

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