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45th annual Mill Road Threshermans Show September 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th at the Effingham County Fairgrounds in Altamont, Illinois. The Mill Road Threshermans Show will be hosting John Deere and featuring all new generation Deeres. Co host will be the Southern Illinois Green Iron Club. Learn more.

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  • No Injuries Reported in Shots Fired Incident in Charleston Early Saturday
  • “Meet Me At The Finish Line” Try-Athlon With Great Turn-out
  • Southern Illinois Man Who Printed Unregistered 3D Guns Sentenced to Eight Years
  • Sunrise Rotarians Shooting w/Stars
  • Youth Adaptive Try-Athlon Set for Saturday
  • Brief Court Hearing for Lake Mattoon Murder Suspects

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  • Hearts Earn First Win, Take Apollo Opener Over Charleston
  • National Trail Conference Baseball Standings & Results
  • Baseball Scores 9-11-26
  • Tony La Russa Named Grand Marshal For Enjoy Illinois 300
  • Wooden Shoes Down Hearts 8-1 In Tennis
  • Altamont, Brownstown/St. Elmo Win, Baseball Roundup

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  • July 20, 2026
    Taking Orders For Fall Fish Sale
  • September 11, 2026
    Summer Sundown 2026
  • September 13, 2026
    Mill Road Threshermans Association Show
  • September 13, 2026
    Spaghetti Lunch Benefiting Catholic Charities
  • September 13, 2026
    Open Air Praise and Worship Service at Hidden Springs

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