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  • Resurfacing Project on US 40 from Casey to Marshall Underway
  • Authorities Investigating Fatal Crash South of Effingham This Morning; Champaign County Woman Killed
  • Buildings on Second Phase of Fayette Project Will Come Down Starting in September
  • Stewardson to Drain Water Tower for Repairs
  • Dairy Award Winners At Effingham County Fair
  • Pygmy Goat Award Winners At Effingham County Fair

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  • Wyatt Avenatti Wins Effingham County Fair Driver’s Award, JD Finn Captures Three Victories Friday
  • Junior High Softball Results — August 6
  • Daniel Suarez Returns To World Wide Technology Raceway
  • Cubs, Cardinals Claim Wins, Major League Baseball August 5 Scores, August 6 Schedule
  • Revelry Sets Fastest Time At Effingham County Fair Harness Racing Wednesday
  • Tuesday’s Harness Races Provide Excitement, Harold Finn Jr. Earns 100th Driving Career Victory

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  • July 20, 2026
    Taking Orders For Fall Fish Sale
  • July 30, 2026
    Come From Away at the Little Theatre On The Square
  • August 8, 2026
    Effingham Farmer’s Market
  • August 8, 2026
    Jennie Ashley Memorial Badge Tournament
  • August 8, 2026
    St. Anthony Parish Picnic

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