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  • Pros and Cons of Proposed Solar Field Near Dutch Lane Discussed by Plan Commission
  • Ceremony Held to Honor Fallen Soldiers Donaldson and Sayne w/Memorial Overpasses
  • Police Continue Investigation Into Weekend Aggravated Battery at Local Truck Stop
  • Teutopolis School Board Puts Grade School Referendum Question on November Ballot
  • Altamont Council Acts on Schuetzenfest Plans
  • Beecher City School Board Acts on Tentative Budget

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  • Fairley, Patton Nab Two Victories at Cumberland Co. Fair Harness Racing
  • Phillies Edge Cardinals, Major League Baseball Scores
  • Effingham High School Meet The Hearts Scheduled Friday, August 14
  • Wyatt Avenatti Wins Effingham County Fair Driver’s Award, JD Finn Captures Three Victories Friday
  • Junior High Softball Results — August 6
  • Daniel Suarez Returns To World Wide Technology Raceway

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  • July 20, 2026
    Taking Orders For Fall Fish Sale
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    Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions
  • August 12, 2026
    Food Pantry at Calvary Baptist Church
  • August 12, 2026
    Cumberland County Fair
  • August 13, 2026
    Crouch Art on Display at Library

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