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  • Fire Does Major Damage to Deb’s Catering, Giving Plate
  • Man Found Dead at Petro Stopping Center in Effingham Sunday
  • One Person Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash Sunday Morning Near Dieterich
  • Mason Man Gets Prison Time for Burglary
  • Illinois Sets New Record for Youth Deer Season Harvest
  • Today is the Deadline to Pay Property Tax Bill

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  • St. Anthony Second In Trojan Boys Meet, Newton Second In Girls C.C. Meet; St. A’s Aubrey Denning Takes First Place
  • Altamont Advances In Soccer Regional, St. Anthony Season Ends
  • St. Anthony Wins National Trail Conference Volleyball Tourney, Newton Third At Edwards Co. , T-town Consy Champs, EHS Competes At Edwards Co.
  • Effingham’s Playoff Heart Still Beating After 20-Point Win at Mattoon
  • Effingham Junior High’s Jared Klingler Finishes 13th At State Cross Country Meet
  • Wooden Shoes Win Tennis Sectional, St. Anthony, T-town, Newton Players Advance To State

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  • October 20, 2025
    ImpactLife Blood Drive in Effingham
  • October 20, 2025
    Pizza & HVAC Supporting St. A. Women’s Wellness Center
  • October 21, 2025
    THE CHOSEN – Discussion Group
  • October 21, 2025
    Financial Wellness Presentation at Catholic Charities
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    KC Intellectual Disabilities Raffle

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