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By Jessica Wettig In March of 2016 Beverly Wilson, 58, Vienna, learned the devastating news that she had breast cancer. She said she felt something in her left breast, and proceeded to go to the doctor the same day. After some tests, they discovered a small tumor. Wilson proceeded to …

The Grand Chain Library is planning the Annual Grand Chain Halloween Carnival on Sat., Octt. 27 from 4-8 p.m. at the Old Grand Chain School Gym. Homemade chili, chili dogs, hamburgers, hot dogs, loaded nachos, and homemade desserts will be available for sale. The cake Walk and children’s Games, along …

The Johnson County Elks will be hosting a haunted house on Oct. 26 from 6-10 p.m. and Oct. 27 from 6-11 p.m. at the Elks Lodge at the corner of Vine and Main in Vienna. The cost for admission is $5, with a $1 discount with a non-perishable food item …

By Jessica Wettig Vienna High School senior Asa Sparks recently completed the NASA Wings Summer Camp at SIU School of Aviation Management and Flight. This program is a weeklong camp that works in conjunction the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It gives students the opportunity to learn about space communication …

By Jessica Wettig The annual Junque Jamboree was held on Saturday at the Vienna Town Square from 7-3 p.m. Event Organizer Ginger Endrizzi, Vienna Town Square Market, said the event turned out very good. She said the weather was great, and the food vendors told her they sold out by …

By Jessica Wettig A St. Louis running group just celebrated their second year racing the Shawnee Hills 100 at Camp Ondessonk in Ozark. This is the only race they host in Southern Illinois. Race Director Shalini Kovach said she started the group, Terrain Trails Runners, in Feb. 2014. She is …

Fifty years ago the class of 1968, twenty-four of them, bid adieu to their high school years and scattered to begin new lives. Through the years they have gathered at reunions, but this year called for a really special celebration for thirteen of the now 68-year-olds.  Five members of the …

By Dixie Terry Friends of the Cache River Watershed with the 2018 Cache Champion Award have recognized Virginia Street of Simpson.  The newly created award was presented on August 30, at the Cache Annual Meeting, held at the Carbondale Civic Center. Presenting the award was Dr. Michael Jeffords, Friends Chair, …

By Jessica Wettig The Second Annual Johnson County Heritage Festival is set for Sept. 27-29 at Vienna City Park. The event is sponsored by the Johnson County Elks. Robin Harper-Whitehead, of the Elks, said she is in charge of the parade on Saturday and Melissa Hill, also of the Elks, …

Vienna High School Class of 1968 hosted their 50 year reunion at the Vienna Library on Sat. Aug. 11. Pictured left to right. Front row: Cathy Monroe Miller, Max Casey, Marilyn Bullock UpChurch, Jane Ross Wright.. Sharon Harris Johnson. Second row: Larry Bowman, Karen Carlton, Milinda Baity Harnice, Betty Niblock …