Grain prices as reported by Effingham Equity and the Chicago Board of Trade last night:
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As part of the ongoing crusade to provide high-speed internet to rural communities, Wisper Internet launched new towers in Fayette County, serving more than 5,100 households in the communities of Vandalia and Farina with Tarana technology.
New locations, dates, website announced for Effingham and St. Anthony schools Queen of Hearts raffle
The Effingham Sportsbackers and St. Anthony Booster Club announce the next round of drawing dates and locations for their joint Queen of Hearts raffle. The two new participating drawing locations include the Effingham Event Center (formerly the Effingham Knights of Columbus) and Gopher’s Grill.
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Fayette and Effingham counties during December.
On Nov. 22, eight South Central FFA members attended the BUILD Conference at Illinois State University in Normal. BUILD stands for Being United in Leadership Development. The conference is open to juniors and seniors, and allows them to expand their leadership skills by participating in acti…
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Effingham High School announced its first quarter honor roll.
Lake Land College is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Service Award, Pacesetter Award, Retiree Wall of Fame, Distinguished Alumnus Award, Alumnus Achievement Award and Distinguished Alumni Society.
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital will host a Community Blood Drive from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 503 N. Maple, inside the Education Center. Enter through the Pre-Surgical entrance door on the north side of the hospital.
Grain prices as reported by Effingham Equity and the Chicago Board of Trade last night:
Museum lecture
Grain prices as reported by Effingham Equity and the Chicago Board of Trade last night:
Glenn Poshard and Feed Room Films announce a screening of the documentary film, "Thirty-Nine Counties," at Tuscan Hills Winery, 2200 Historic Hills Dr., Effingham, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m.
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Lake Land College will reopen the Presidential Scholarship opportunity to qualifying 2021 high school graduates who did not enroll at Lake Land in Fall 2021.
Members of the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office raised over $1,500 for Fear Nothing cancer support through “No Shave November.”
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Joe’s Pizza and Pasta of Effingham is donating $1 to United Way of Effingham County for every frozen pizza sold during the month of December.
Gabby Goat is partnering with United Way of Effingham County on Dec. 1 and 2.
Grain prices as reported by Effingham Equity and the Chicago Board of Trade last night:
Effingham Junior High School announced its first quarter honor roll.
The SAHS Homecoming King and Queen Coronation will be Friday evening, Dec. 3, in the Enlow Center. This year’s Homecoming Court is, from left, Junior Attendants Conlan Walsh, son of Tim and Jeanniene Walsh; Annie Strullmyer, daughter of Kurt and Lisa Strullmyer; Dawson Lohman, son of Jim and…
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Grain prices as reported by Effingham Equity and the Chicago Board of Trade last night:
Cowden-Herrick announced Students of the Month and Staff Role Model for November.
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Class Reunion
Grain prices as reported by Effingham Equity and the Chicago Board of Trade last night:
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) has wrapped up the annual fall Nut, Candy, and Magazine Program for 2021.
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The City of Effingham Convention & Visitors Bureau’s eighth annual holiday light competition, “Holiday Lights & Festive Sights,” is back.
Washington Savings Bank is giving back to the community during its #MonthofGiving campaign.
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation recently announced the Teutopolis Civic Club as the grant recipient of the Teutopolis State Bank Designated Fund.
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The 2021 Teutopolis Homecoming Court has been announced. Freshman Attendant is Amelia “Mollie” Ruholl, daughter of Glen and Leslie Ruholl. Sophomore Attendant is Summer Wall, daughter of Monte and Sherri Wall. Junior Attendant is Joleen Deters, daughter of Joseph and Carleen Deters. Homecomi…
For more than 25 years, the Coles County Barbershop Chorus has presented a Christmas Benefit Concert for local food pantries and homeless shelters.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides a Youth Training and Education Program that provides services such as paid work experience, tuition assistance for occupational training in an approved program, job search assistance, resume development, leadership skills, job read…
For the second year in a row, Effingham Knights of Columbus Council 665 has received the distinction of Star Council, the international organization’s top award for local councils.
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The University of Illinois Extension office in Effingham County recently recognized Elsie Voelker of Altamont for 50 years of service. Voelker has given numerous hours to the youth in Effingham County 4-H, as well as church and other organizations.
New chamber member
Surviving the Holidays
On Nov. 10, eight South Central FFA members participated in the Section 19 Greenhand Quiz Bowl at Shelbyville High School.
Clay City FFA member Taylor Pittman recently advanced past Sectionals to compete at the district level with her Ag Ed CDE.
On Dec. 2, an art exhibition featuring the artworks of Heather Sandy and Sarah Marjanovic will open at the Illini Union Art Gallery on the campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, with a reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The exhibit, titled “Living Hosts: Culturing Collaborat…
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