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  • Sehy and Huey General and Family Dentistry is now Altamont Dental Care
  • Road Closure for Tomorrow Through Thursday
  • Schutzbach Announces Run For Mayor
  • HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from Joint Commission
  • Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Recognizes Fall Product Top Sellers
  • Mattoon Fire Department Responds to Apartment Fire Sunday Evening

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  • Junior High Boys Basketball — November 9 Scores
  • Junior High Girls Basketball — November 9 Results
  • Buffalo Pounds Minnesota, 23-6, NFL Nov. 12, 15, 16 Schedules
  • Dieterich Meet Movin’ Maroons Night Friday, Donate To Bringing Christmas Cheer Program
  • Effingham Volleyball Players Earn Apollo All-Conference Selections
  • St. Anthony’s Isabella Keller Is State Cross Country Champion, Area Finishers Do Well

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  • November 1, 2026
    Applications for FISH Holiday At Home
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    Grief Support Group Meeting
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    Enduring Freedom Ministries – November Distributions
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    Veterans Day Breakfast – A.L.I.S.
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    Veterans Day Program at Stewardson-Strasburg

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