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Effingham Farmer’s Market

The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from June 14th through October 25th. Vendors will be selling fresh produce, baked goods, and handcrafted arts and crafts.

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions in June

Enduring Freedom Ministries Distribution Dates for June: Tuesday, June 3rd from 4p.m. - 6p.m., Shumway location at 304 S. West Street, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal, groceries, clothing, haircuts, & laundromat. Tuesday, June 10th from 4p.m. - 6p.m., Shumway location at 304 S. West Street, (old grade school) mission includes: hot meal, groceries, […]

ON TO VICTORY – A Salute To The Greatest Generation

On Saturday, June 14th at 4 pm, The Coles County Chorus (CCC) and their guest performers will present “ON TO VICTORY – A Salute to the Greatest Generation”.  The concert will be held at EIU’s Doudna Fine Arts Center, 1867 7th Street in Charleston. Tickets are $25 adult, $15 for veterans, $5 for 12 and […]

Saturday’s Schedule

EFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT Softball Minor League Game 2 – New Heights Crane Service, Inc. vs. REMAX, 7 p.m. Tee Ball League Small Fry Diamond Game 1 – Team 15 vs. Team 8, 8:30 a.m. Game 2 – Team 9 vs. Team 2, 9:30 a.m. Gene A. Niccum Field Game 1 -- Team 3 vs. Team […]

Kids Fishing Tournament at Edgewood Legion Lake

Edgewood American Legion Post #1168 will be sponsoring our yearly kids fishing tournament.  The George Bauer Memorial Fishing Tournament is on Saturday, June 14th, at 8:00 am at the Legion Lake. Free hot dogs, chips, water, sodas, and smores will be served, and all kids will receive a free fishing pole! For more information, call […]