Effingham Daily News, Effingham, IL

Three injured in single-vehicle accident
Three people were injured Saturday in a single-vehicle accident in Jasper County.
Locals learn about dinosaurs and more at Family Science Fair
Not all prehistoric animals were dinosaurs.That’s one of many things a group of nearly 100 children and parents learned during the fourth annual Family Science Fair Saturday at Ballard Nature Center near Altamont.
Park district may lower fees
As the economy takes its toll on area families, those living outside of Effingham Park District might be struggling a little more if they want to participate in the district’s activities.
Budget woes force school cuts
The state’s financial woes have trickled downhill and area schools are paying the price.
Unit 40 to issue $5M in bonds
Nearly $5 million worth of bonds are set to be sold to complete health-life-safety work at Effingham school buildings.
County will not require restraints for rural dogs
While Effingham County officials plan to implement stiffer fines for dogs deemed out of control, the County Board does not plan to force rural dog owners to keep their dogs restrained, according to a revised animal control ordinance introduced Thursday.
Community contributes ideas, plans for citywide bike trail
Although there were more than 30 Effingham residents at the Effingham Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan public brainstorming workshop Wednesday night, most seem to agree where bike paths should be constructed in the city.
Manager vote ups turnout
The city manager referendum in the City of Effingham caused voter turnout to spike in some areas during Tuesday’s primary election, according to voter turnout figures compiled by the Effingham county clerk’s office.
Airport Commission approves terminal
There’s not a price tag for the proposed Effingham County Memorial Airport terminal, but the Airport Commission approved a 2,000 square foot terminal at its Wednesday meeting, anyway.

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