Cobden NewsLocal news for Cobden, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Union County recognized for setting up museum- November 30, 2007 "It involved both the restoration of the Du Bois Building as well as the establishment of the museum" History has impacted the present for Union County, where volunteers efforts to open a museum earned a Governor's Hometown Award. via Southern Illinoisanhttp://www.topix.net/city/cobden-il/2007/11/union-county-recognized-for-setting-up-museum?... Children's homes try to keep spirits up during holiday season- November 24, 2007 "We always save some gifts for kids who will be here on Christmas day" The holiday season can be a time of mixed feelings for residents of area children's homes. via Southern Illinoisanhttp://www.topix.net/city/cobden-il/2007/11/childrens-homes-try-to-keep-spirits-up-during-... Train buffs relive glory days- November 3, 2007 "He'll be in the caboose talking to the kids and giving out presents from 8 a.m. to noon, then we have to get him back to Hartford for the parade there" For train enthusiasts it's an awesome sight to see the old Soo Line 1003 engine come rolling down the tracks in full glory, spewing white steam black smoke and tooting her whistle. via WiscNews.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/cobden-il/2007/11/train-buffs-relive-glory-days?fromrss=1 |