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  • Deer Hunter Tree Stand Safety
  • Charges Filed In Vandalia Teen’s Death
  • Road Home Program Serves Well Over 400 Veterans and Active Duty Personnel Saturday
  • Missing Vandalia Teenager Found
  • Neoga Schools Continue to Make Repairs in Wake of Tornado
  • Interruption in Electric Service Monday in Altamont

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  • Junior High Girls Basketball — November 14
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  • Illini Earn 24-6 Victory Over Maryland In Football
  • Fighting Illini Win Over Colgate In Men’s Basketball Friday.
  • Veterans Day Golf Outing Raises $3,050 For Memorial
  • Meet The Bulldogs Scheduled For Wednesday

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  • November 17, 2025
    ImpactLife Blood Drive at Effingham Event Center
  • November 17, 2025
    Holiday Festival and Auctions for SBL
  • November 17, 2025
    Food Drive Donations for Catholic Charities
  • November 18, 2025
    THE CHOSEN – Discussion Group
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