Bucknell Wrestling Announces Incoming Recruits for 2008-09 Jun 5, 2008
2006 Union County champion. 2007 War at the Shore runner-up. (Bucknellbison.com)
Tenn. man on death row despite high court ruling May 28, 2008
House entered state prison Feb. 8, 1986, with a death sentence for the 1985 slaying of Carolyn Muncey, a young mother of two whose badly beaten body was found near her Union County home in eastern Tennessee. But House adamantly maintains he did not kill her. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
We support a 'yes' vote in Union County May 27, 2008
Nine days from today, decision time arrives in Union County, S.D., on the proposal by Dallas, Texas, based Hyperion Resources, Inc. to build an oil refinery north of Elk Point ... Therefore, we support a "yes" vote in Union County on June 3 which would rezone some 3,200 acres of farmland so Hyperion could proceed with those plans ... Of this, there can be no doubt: Union County - and, in the larger picture, Siouxland as a whole - would change significantly as a result of the refinery. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Union County needs the opportunities Hyperion presents May 27, 2008
The Union County section I live in and the four sections north, south, east and west had 18 operating farms when I was a boy ... Agriculture will continue in Union County, but in a new, modern way ... If we want Union County and the entire area to prosper, we need a new vision. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
County board says signs too big May 9, 2008
ELK POINT, S.D. -- The Union County Board of Commissioners will send letters to anti- and pro-refinery groups informing them that campaign signs in the county cannot exceed 25 square feet. Union County board chairman Doyle Karpen said Union County State's Attorney Jerry Miller told the commissioners during their meeting Monday morning that the county had received a complaint about signs reading "Vote No Hyperion" painted on 4-foot-by-8-foot plywood and displayed outside of Elk Point city limits... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Save Union County land for future generations May 2, 2008
Hyperion wouldn't tell anybody what they were going to do with the thousands of acres of Union County land they were attempting to acquire ... The voters of Union County should vote "no" and save our land for future generations ... StopHype wrote on Apr 28, 2008 12:53 PM:" To the best of my knowledge, Union County still has not received a General Development Plan from Hyperion. That plan should have given specific locations of all uses, buffers, etc., and should have been submitted far before... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Hyperion project questions May 2, 2008
Many of Who wrote on Apr 29, 2008 12:44 PM:" Clark, where is the exact "many of us" that think they have little going in this regard....what makes you think you are speaking for the majority. I actually live in Union County, I support Hyperion, I know alot of people that support it, and I know alot that don't. I don't have any idea which side has more than the other, and neither do you or anyone else. If we knew that, there would be no need to vote on June 3rd. So for everyone out there saying... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Refinery should only be built in a remote area Apr 13, 2008
Where is Alsen wrote on Apr 11, 2008 10:36 AM:" Is ALsen part of Union County? ". Ron wrote on Apr 11, 2008 9:10 AM:" I love the new environmentalist that have all of sudden come out of Union County! People that dump 1,000 pounds of fertilizer, use millions of gallons of water for irrigation, and burn their garbage in their backyard are now so concerned about the environment. Barf "Only Worried about Money" where do you think the electricity for electric cars would come from? Oh that's right,... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Top 20 games in '08 Apr 8, 2008
Union County vs. Towns County ought to be another big one. By THESTREET. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Clinton, Obama invited to debate Apr 4, 2008
He is to make afternoon appearances at the Union County Agricultural Center s conference room at 1 p.m. and at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte at 3 p.m.. All of the stops are open to the public, and no advance tickets are required. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Obituaries (10) Mar 17, 2008
She was born in Union County on March 20, 1961 to the late Eugene Huey and Odessa Robinson ... Williams was educated in the Union County Schools ... Mrs. Parker was born on June 18, 1952, in Union County, a daughter of the late Edwin James Jones and Elsie Williams Jones. (Anson Record, NC)
Magazine ranks Sioux City No. 1 in economic development Mar 4, 2008
"You have a menu of options.''Strarner also cited the region's long-range planning. In Site Selection's March issue, he quotes Siouxland Initiative President Debi Durham as saying the organization a decade ago developed a strategic plan for transportation, education, health care, infrastructure and quality of life.Site Selection highlights all its first-place cities and states in its March issue, known as the annual Governor's Cup. For the second straight year, Ohio captured the Cup, finishing... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Honda to halt U.S. motorcycle production next year Feb 29, 2008
The Union County plant last year turned out 44,000 Gold Wing touring and VTX cruiser bikes, and makes about 120 a day on average. Honda's Marysville and East Liberty factories also assemble the company's flagship Accord, Civic and Acura TL cars, and the Element, CR-V and Acura RDX light sport utility vehicles. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Revenue workers ask county for raise (125) Feb 22, 2008
Union County Director of Human Resources Mark Watson said over the last six years, he has seen a significant number of Anson County employees come to work in Union ... She said the revenue clerk job seemed like a better move for her kids, ages 12 and 5 even though leaving her job as customer service manager at a Union County Food Lion meant taking a 10,000 pay cut. (Anson Record, NC)
PREP WRESTLING: North Hardin's Jones, Fort Knox's Bailey and John Hardin's Johnson win state titles; LaRue County's Miller second Feb 17, 2008
Johnson won his title with a 7-5 decision against Union County freshman Caleb Ervin ... Union County won its second consecutive state championship with 202 points ... LARUE COUNTY. The Hawks finished fourth behind Union County, Wayne County and Sheldon Clark in the small-school division. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
County continues to escape the worst Feb 16, 2008
As much as an inch of freezing rain was reported across poritions of Union County and a half inch was reported across a wide swath of southern Illinois. Carbondale received both freezing rain and snow, with as much as six inches of snow reported. (Clay County Daily Advocate Press, IL)
Prosecutor fights elections officer over paper ballots Feb 15, 2008
Union County Prosecutor David Phillips argued at a hearing in Franklin County Common Pleas Court that the county's electronic touch-screen machines work fine ... Richard Coglianese, an attorney for the state, said Union County already provides paper ballots and would not have to spend as much as Phillips argues. (WKRC.com, OH)
Police say auxiliary officer accidentally shoots, kills son Feb 14, 2008
Kyle Hopkins was pronounced dead at Memorial Hospital of Union County. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday. (WKRC.com, OH)
Romney wins conservative straw vote Feb 10, 2008
"We felt it was a waste of taxpayer money because we have confidence in our system," said David Phillips, the county prosecutor in Union County, who estimated the paper ballot initiative would cost his county $68,000. He argued that state law put the choice of voting systems in the hands of county officials. (Boston Globe)
Louisville Football Announces 2008 Recruiting Class Feb 7, 2008
named the Union County Player of the Year. rising star at tight end where he earned All-County recognition. (Uoflsports.com)
HS hoops poll out Jan 18, 2008
Others receiving votes: Coosa, McIntosh County Academy, Union County, Macon County, Fannin County. Class A. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
ACLU Sues Ohio Over E-Voting Changes Jan 18, 2008
Elections officials in Union County say they don't have the money. Franklin County is expressing concerns. (CBS News -- US)
Genealogy study becomes a spiritual endeavor Jan 3, 2008
His two sons, Jacob and George Jr., later settled in what became Union County in southern Illinois ... In 1808 George Wolfe Jr. moved his family from Kentucky to settle in Union County among the first white settlers ... In 1827 George Wolfe and a number of other Brethren moved from Union County to Adams County west of Liberty where the Mill Creek congregation was organized. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
SOR talks to RU BBall great Abdel Anderson Dec 29, 2007
Now a lieutenant in the Union County Prosecutors Office, SOR spoke with him recently, and here is Part 1. SOR: I still remember the score, as a kid I watched the game on TV: 119-93, that was the score of the game your freshman year against. (RutgersInsider.com)
'Vehemently opposed' to Hyperion refinery Dec 24, 2007
wow wrote on Dec 19, 2007 5:20 PM:" People keep warning about "losing" the job opportunities if this refinery does not happen. Please... I don't know anyone around Union County that is unemployed who doesn't choose to be. There are plenty of good jobs within a reasonable commute to sioux city, sioux falls, vermillion..... Use the farm land for farming. Build refineries in Texas. ". wrote on Dec 19, 2007 4:35 PM:" GET THE BLASTED THING OUT OF HERE!!!!!!! ". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
PREP WRESTLING: Saturday's Results for all six area programs Dec 9, 2007
The News-Enterprise - Sports. Should juveniles convicted of serious crimes be sentenced to life without parole. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
Men's Basketball Adds Three Student-Athletes In Fall Signing Period Nov 30, 2007
Dougher averaged 19 points per game as a junior including 24 against the top-ranked high school team in the country, St. Patrick's, in the Union County tournament ... Dougher was an all-conference and all-area selection last season in addition to being named second team All-Union County. (Goseawolves.org)
Why Georgia rules in HS football Nov 8, 2007
If you remember he had 4 D1 players on his teams in Union County Florida ... He had 4 D1 prospects on his team at Union County in FL. Gerrard Warren, Benny Alexander, JR Jenkins, and Andrew Zow. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Columbus, state jobless rate ticks up in September Oct 24, 2007
7 percent, while Union County had the second-lowest rate in the state at 4. 3 percent. (Columbus Business First, OH)
New group formed to oppose refinery Oct 13, 2007
The first mailing by Citizens Opposed to Oil Pollution compares the economic situation of Union County with counties that already have oil refineries, and finds, "We are doing better." ... Quam said he expects little or no conflict with the existing opposition group, Save Union County, and the membership might overlap somewhat ... Ed Cable of Save Union County said, "We tend to be concerned about all aspects of the project.". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Top 100 Cable Systems - Systems Directory Oct 10, 2007
Jacksonville, FL 32216904-374-7529Ownership: ComcastBasic subs: 242,000 (Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Baldwin, Lake Butler, Union County, Crescent City, Welaka, Putnam County, Duval County, Baker County, Nassau County, St. John's County. Hilliard, Callahan and Fernandina Beach)Expanded basic: $39. (Multichannel News)
Randolph County Volleyball Roundup Sep 22, 2007
LYNN Randolph Southern made it a competitive affair Wednesday night against visiting Union County, but the Rebels were unable to seal the deal against a good Patriots' team. With the match tied a two games apiece, Union County pulled out the tiebreaker 15-11 to win the closely-contested match in five ... Union County 25 21 21 25 15. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Read More... Sep 11, 2007
"NEXT GAMES: Bullitt East will go on the road on Friday as they travel into Jefferson County to take on Central. The Yellowjackets opened the season with a close loss to Manual and then after an open date, fell last Friday to Male by a xx-xx score.Game time at Central on Friday is set for 7:30 p.m.Bullitt Central, which is in the midst of a four-game span away from home, will take a long bus ride to Ohio County on Friday. That team opened the season with wins over Hancock County and Union County... (Sheperdsville Pioneer News, KY)
Grace Wallace earns all-TEC honors Sep 11, 2007
The Tigers were 10 strokes better than second place Union County ... Joining Melton and Wallace on the all-TEC team were Kara Fortman of Lincoln, Kayla Finch of Union County, Stacey Hannebaum of Union County, Hannah Gore of Centerville, Kara Strveing of Lincoln, Hannah Jones of Hagerstown, Allyson Kenworthy of Hagerstown and Kaitlyn Culy of Hagerstown. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Central Ohio gets $1 million in state home-improvement grants Aug 23, 2007
Madison County was awarded $413,600, while Marysville of Union County received $500,000. "Whether it is fixing a roof for a mother and her children, or providing disabled Ohioans an opportunity for independence, these funds are instrumental in enhancing the quality of life for Ohioans, especially during times of great need," Lee Fisher, lieutenant governor and Development Department director, said in a release. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Northeast Mississippi Church Briefs Jun 30, 2007
- Still Blessed of Smithville will be in concert at: 1 p.m. July 15, Smith Chapel, Booneville; 7 p.m. July 21, Prairie Baptist Church, Prairie; 6 p.m. July 22, Fifth Street Baptist Church, Iuka; 1 p.m. July 29, East Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Wheeler; and 5:30 p.m. July 29, Cornersville Baptist Church, Union County ... The celebration will continue with a concert at 6 p.m. July 8 at the Union County Fairgrounds in New Albany. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Gorilla unveiled Jun 15, 2007
A Texas-based energy firm wanting to build the first U.S. oil refinery in three decades said Wednesday that Union County is a finalist for its 8 billion project. The refinery, which Hyperion Resources touted as the epicenter of a "green energy technology center," would create as many 10,000 jobs to build the sprawling plant. (Sioux City Journal)
Small Plane Crash Kills 2 In Central Ohio May 22, 2007
A Union County sheriff's dispatcher says authorities were first. called at 8:36 a-m. (FOX19.com, OH)
Lady Bulldogs take fifth in rainy SIRR meet May 5, 2007
She was taken away about 15 minutes later by ambulance to Union County Hospital, where she was reported to be able to feel her extremities, and was to undergo a CAT scan. Dowdy helped Harrisburg to its only first place finish in the meet, passing at least two runners on the final leg of the 4x100 relay to give Harrisburg a winning time of 54. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
River to River Relay runs today Apr 22, 2007
Marion Daily Republican Online - News. Saturday, April 21, 2007. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Lukens officially named Herrin Tigers' head basketball coach Mar 30, 2007
The Tigers, undersized in nearly every contest, defeated Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin and Union County (Ky. at the Marion Invitational, knocked off SIRR Ohio Division rivals Harrisburg and Murphysboro and stunned Goreville in the regular season. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Two auto suppliers in line for state loans Mar 29, 2007
Nissin said it will use its loan, from the state's Research & Development Investment Loan Fund, to buy computer equipment and testing and measuring devices for its research and development facility in Union County. It's also adding a test track at the facility, according to the state. (Columbus Business First, OH)
More severe weather hits south, east of Pontiac Mar 16, 2007
The rain changed to freezing rain and sleet in Union County, northwest of Columbus, possibly contributing to numerous accidents, some involving injuries, a sheriff's dispatcher said. (The Associated Press contributed to this story). (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
RISE: Each region's top 10 hoop teams Mar 2, 2007
24-2 Notes: No. 10 Linden (Linden, N.J.) moves into the rankings after defeating No. 2 St. Patrick (Elizabeth, N.J.), 63-51, in the Frank J. Cicarell Union County Tournament finals. Senior guard Darrell Lampley scored a game-high 26 points for Linden, which ended St. Patricks bid for a third consecutive county title. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
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LEWISBURG During the Union County commissioners meeting Tuesday, a special meeting of the election board couldn t be held for lack of a quorum ... Before she left Union County to take a position in Snyder County, Nace said she wasn t aware how a paper trail would work ... Nace said the Diebold machines in Union County record the vote totals on paper, but it wasn t available for voters to review before leaving the voting booth. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Latest updates Feb 28, 2007
Austen Roberts, qb, 6-0, 175, Union County HS., Lake Butler, Fla ... Austen Roberts, qb, 6-0, 175, Union County HS., Lake Butler, Fla. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Enthusiastic chamber crowd celebrates busy year Feb 28, 2007
Calabrese, a retired teacher, coach and Cobden Chamber of Commerce president said Union County has capitalized on tourism by promoting a wine trail, an orchard trail, the countywide Colorfest fall festival and currently have 19 bed and breakfasts that are staying busy accommodating the crowds. People are coming to Southern Illinois, and Saline County needs to be thinking of new ways to accommodate them, he said. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Obituaries, Feb. 6, 2007 Feb 10, 2007
She was born May 17, 1920, in Union County to the late Frank Byrd and Bessie Dodds Byrd. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Hill United Methodist Church. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Local-food movement has big plans Jan 31, 2007
Milton and Harriett Baucom drove over from their beef ranch in Union County. Scott Glidden came from Glencora Farm in Grover. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
»Pettler joins District Attorney's staff to help with cases Jan 27, 2007
Beginning Jan. 1, the counties in 20A were separated from Union County which stands alone as District 20B.. Pettler said she uses physics and trigonometry to analyze the characteristics of blood stains and recreate a crime scene. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Class of 2006 did not disappoint Jan 22, 2007
"- Gerard Martinez, writer for . 8. , Clemson, RB High school: Lake Butler (Fla.) Union County Statistics: 124 carries for 914 yards (7.4 average) and 10 TDs; 19 catches for 210 yards and two TDs. Notable: One of the most highly touted prospects in Clemson history lived up to his considerable billing. Spiller earned first-team Rivals.com freshman All-America honors while teaming up with to give the Tigers one of the nation's top rushing duos. While his team started to wear down the end of the... (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Spiller says: 'I plan to be home more' Jan 17, 2007
The Associated Press GREENVILLE, S.C. Former Union County star tailback C.J. Spiller says he's committed to staying at Clemson, despite the pull of his young daughter that had him thinking about transferring. Spiller has arranged his classes so he can take more trips home to Lake Butler and visit his 9-month-old daughter. (The Ledger)
Spiller ends speculation, to stay at Clemson Jan 11, 2007
was considered one of the best prep runners in the Sunshine State at Union County High. It seemed inevitable he'd choose one of the state's powers, the nearby Gators, Florida State or Miami. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Freshman RB Spiller decides to stay put at Clemson Jan 10, 2007
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Gators go right to the trickery Jan 9, 2007
University of Florida Sports. 30-day news archives. (Florida Today)
Atlantic downs Fort Myers Dunbar in overtime Jan 8, 2007
Oldsmar Christian beat Union County 56-44. Mainland (4-10) got 18 points from Bruna Foster and beat Okeechobee (7-8). (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
