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  • HSHS St. Anthony’s Honors All Nurses During National Nurses Week
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  • Cumberland County Board Faces Vacancy
  • Taylor Back on Altamont Council; City Now Looking to Fill Another Vacancy
  • Plan Commission Hears Testimony Regarding Oxford House

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  • High School Softball Scores – Wednesday, 5-13-2026
  • Baseball 5-13-26
  • Nick Painter Named Effingham High School Boys Basketball Coach
  • BSE Downs S. Central, WSS, Neoga, North Clay Claim Wins, Newton Falls, St. A Wins JV Baseball Contest
  • EHS Scores 6-3 Win Over T-town, Area Softball Roundup
  • Effingham Hands Newton 9-0 High School Tennis Loss

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  • May 14, 2026
    Red Cross Blood Drives in May
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    ImpactLife Blood Drive at SBL Bonutti Clinic
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    Sips For A Cause – CASA for Kids
  • May 14, 2026
    Toastmasters Open House

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