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  • Fire Damages House on Northwood Drive Friday Night
  • Effingham Man Sentenced to Prison on Drug Charge
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  • Cold Case Murder Investigation in Crawford County Results in Arrest
  • Cold Case Shooting Death Solved in Crawford County

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  • Local Owners Horse Wins At Fulton County Fair Harness Racing
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  • Cardinals Beat Angels, Tigers Down Cubs, MLB July 22 Scores, July 23 Schedule
  • Record-breaking Wheelchair Pickleball Championship Draws 52 Athletes To Colorado Springs
  • Nine Drivers Guide Harness Racing Winners At the White County Fair

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  • July 20, 2026
    Taking Orders For Fall Fish Sale
  • July 25, 2026
    Effingham Farmer’s Market
  • July 25, 2026
    Jeep Run for Heather Hodge Davis
  • July 25, 2026
    Red Cross Blood Drives in July
  • July 25, 2026
    Charley (Bailey) Weber Benefit Dinner and Auction

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