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The fourth annual Johnson County Junque Jamboree will be held in Vienna on Saturday, April 15, beginning at 7:00 a.m. and running through 3:00 p.m. This will be the Spring Jamboree as two are conducted each year, Spring and Fall. Over 150 vendors will be set up around the Vienna …

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ staff will be at the Vienna Public Library in Vienna on Tuesday, March 28, to help reunite citizens with unclaimed property through the I-Cash program. Frerichs’ staff frequently visits areas throughout the state to encourage individuals to search the I-Cash database for unclaimed property and …

Illinois Senator Dale Fowler, 59th District, spoke to eighth grade students at Vienna Grade School Friday morning, March 24. He discussed his roll in the senate, as well as some of his life experiences. Fowler, center in photo, stressed to the students to dream big and chase those dreams. The …

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has a tradition of having his staff hold office hours in addition to those he holds himself. This is an opportunity to meet with someone from Shimkus’ office at home. “These office hours allow you to meet face to face with my staff instead of …

The Vienna High School chapter of the National Senior Beta Club recently attended the state convention in Springfield. Following the trend of all previous state conventions that the club has attended since 2009, this year was a success for students who won numerous awards during the trip on March 1-2. …

The Vienna Grade School Junior Beta Club attended the 23rd Annual State Junior Beta Convention in Springfield on February 27-28.  The theme of this year’s convention was “Beta Above and Beyond.”  Twenty-six members of the club attended the two-day event.  Throughout the convention, students competed in both academic and artistic …

All eligible blood donors are encouraged to give blood and help save lives in March, Red Cross Month. Donating is easier than ever with the Blood Donor App and RapidPass. With the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, donors can conveniently schedule and manage donation appointments, access their donor card, …

Vienna Public Library has implemented an automation project that has been ongoing for several months. Patrons will need new library cards. Make sure the following items are with you before leaving for the library: Drivers license, utility bill or statement with a mailing address or street address and if you …

By Lindsey Rae Vaughn The 11th annual Duck Race is scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 7 at the Goreville Village Park from noon to 5:30 p.m. The Duck Race is an annual fundraiser for the Heather Treat Memorial Fund. Heather died from cancer in March of 1994 and …

The first Step into Spring Craft Fair is scheduled on Saturday, March 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Vienna Grade School. There will be 30 vendors present, a silent auction and concessions available. The event is hosted by the Vienna Grade School PTO. Those who wished to attend …