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  • Wyatt Avenatti Claims Four Wins, Brandon Lyles Takes First Career Win At Menard County Fair Harness Races
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  • Major League Baseball Friday, July 18 Schedule
  • National League Gets Rare All-Star Game Win
  • Pickleball Tournament Action At Hendelmeyer Park
  • Area Harness Drivers Claim Wins At Farmer City

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    Mattoon Bagelfest
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    Ramblin’ Rose Bus Schedule – Catholic Charities
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    Savvy Senior Luncheon Program in Effingham
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    Cumberland County 4-H Fair Schedule

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