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  • Land of Lincoln Grows w/Acquisition of Williamsville Bank
  • Benefit for Ron Worman Changed to a Celebration
  • Mattoon Firefighters Handled Friday Morning Fire
  • Five-Year Prison Sentence for Meth Possession
  • Legislation Passed to Protect Local Cemeteries
  • Dieterich School Board Fills Coaching Slots

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  • Teutopolis Wood Bat Tournament Scores 8-30-25
  • Hearts Football Drops Opener to Breese Central
  • Friday Night Football Scores 8-29-25
  • St. Anthony Wins Boys, Girls Junior High Cross Country Meets — August 28
  • Junior High Baseball Scores — August 28
  • Junior High Softball Results — August 28

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  • August 30, 2025
    Effingham Farmer’s Market
  • August 30, 2025
    Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in August
  • August 30, 2025
    Biscuits & Gravy Fundraiser & Bake Sale
  • August 30, 2025
    Strasburg Rummage Sales
  • August 30, 2025
    St. Elmo Labor Day Celebration

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