Turning Point of the Civil War program at Jefferson County Historical Village
Jefferson County Historical Society presents Joshua Myers in a 2 p.m. Saturday July 12 program titled The Summer of 1863 The Turning Point of the Civil War at Jefferson County Historical Village Myers draws on Gettysburg battlefield study and Grant s Vicksburg Campaign to explain why these engagements shifted the Civil War Union strategy and public perception Dana Ahls notes the event aims to illuminate history to address today s divided climate and unite the community
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Community celebrates new Happy Hearts location
The Happy Hearts Senior Center marked a ribbon cutting for its new Metropolis site on Friday June 27 with Bettie Stoner naming Bill Sommer as the honor. Sommer a long time volunteer is in his 90s and credits Happy Hearts with keeping old friends connected while providing meals and activities for seniors 60 and over. He began visiting 20 years ago after a varied career including meat cutting and disaster relief.
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Public art call for Carmi career center lobby piece
Illinois artists or teams may apply to design a permanent artwork for the Stanford D Williams Career and Training Center in Carmi. Budget 8335 dollars covers design, materials, travel, and installation. 500 dollar stipends offered to semi finalists. Submissions due by 3 p.m. Friday July 25, 2025.
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