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Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is pleased to announce the Siemer Milling Endowment for Youth Leadership Development has granted $8,630 to Camp New Hope in Neoga, Illinois.
Lake Land College Phi Theta Kappa President Tanner Clark of Strasburg will receive a scholarship of $1,500 for his selection as a national Gold Scholar on Coca-Cola’s 2020 Academic Team. Clark was one of 50 students chosen to receive the award out of more than 2,000 applications. His score i…
As everyone continues to adapt to the new virtual campus, it is important to maintain a sense of community support. Lake Land College students Michael Mriscin and Chandler Smith have found ways to stay connected and help out their peers.
HSHS Home Care & Hospice Southern Illinois and HSHS Home Care Central Illinois teamed up to prepare and deliver Baskets of Blessings to their home care and hospice patients. The deliveries will provide additional support due to the current impact that COVID-19 restrictions have had on th…
To protect girls and communities in the wake of COVID-19, Girl Scouts has suspended door-to-door sales and cookie booths. They’re helping troops and girls find new ways to sell and donate cookies so local programming can continue.
WASHINGTON – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has adjusted the submission guidelines for his 2020 Congressional Art Competition.
The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library is closed through April 30 due to the state’s stay-at-home order. However, the library is still able to supply thousands of online books and entertainment options to the community, many of which do not need a library card.
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Lieutenant Gov. Juliana Stratton has put out the call to all Illinoisans to submit local businesses and community organizations that are going above and beyond their normal work parameters to respond to the growing needs facing our communities amid this global pandemic.
Teutopolis High School Students of the Month for April are Abby Bloemer and Ben Kitten.
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have announced that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an Economic Impact Payment.
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School announced its third quarter honor roll.
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Del Wortman, owner of Wortman Printing and a veteran, has designed, produced and donated over 1,500 2020 wall calendars featuring all the area veterans memorials.
Grain prices as reported by Effingham Equity and the Chicago Board of Trade last night:
Teutopolis High School announced its third quarter honor roll.
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The Effingham Unit 40 school district will begin remote online learning on April 7.
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On March 11, Dieterich Bank presented Julie Cunningham with the 2019 Commitment to Excellence Award.
The village of Edgewood will be flushing hydrants Wednesday, April 8, and Thursday, April 9, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Those with SNAP or Medical Cards can apply for assistance in receiving a free cellphone and minutes at the First Presbyterian Church, 600 W. Temple, Effingham from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday through Saturday.
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital and HSHS Southern Illinois Home Care and Hospice have received a lot of support already during this COVID-19 health crisis with some asking what they can do to further offer support. Following a nationwide trend, HSHS St. Anthony’s is offering an option t…
Siemer Milling Endowment for Youth Leadership Development awarded a $2,000 grant to Poss. Music Works.
Stewardson-Strasburg announced Students of the Month for February.
Stew-Stras High School PBIS Winners
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Stewardson-Strasburg High School announced its third quarter honor roll.
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The Effingham Rotary Club Scholarship Program will extend the application deadline due to the current school closures under the governor’s stay-at-home order. The new submission date is Friday, April 10.
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Several Student Life organizations at Lake Land College have announced opportunities for virtual engagement throughout spring 2020. Most of the events will take place via the different organizations’ Facebook pages.
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Text to 911 is an option to help those who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired and anyone who feels unsafe speaking over the phone.
Lickin’ My Chicken & Pullin’ My Pork BBQ plans to set up in the Effingham Performance Center parking lot on Sunday at 11 a.m. to give away nearly 1,000 pulled pork sandwiches to area children.
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Regional Office of Education 3 announced its third quarter honor roll.
Effingham County Soil and Water Conservation District has selected Emil Lagerhausen of Lagerhausen Farms as its Conservation Farm Family of the Year.
Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and Charleston awarded numerous scholarships for the Spring 2020 semester. Area recipients include the following:
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As potential shortages of masks and other personal protective equipment are being reported in the news, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital has received several messages from members of the community inquiring whether St. Anthony’s will accept homemade-sewn cloth masks.
Siemer Milling Company recently opened a new seven-story bulk flour storage facility at its Teutopolis mill.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Centers are encouraging visitors to take proactive, protective measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Members of the South Central FFA attended the District 13 Land Use Envirothon CDE competition March 10 at Veterans Park in Mt. Vernon.
South Central FFA Chapter participated in the Section 19 FFA Poultry Career Development Event on March 11 at Shelbyville High School in Shelbyville. FFA members at the event were able to participate by placing live birds based on their past production, candled eggs to look at the interior qu…
The University of Illinois is offering webinars in March to explore the impact of the coronavirus and agriculture.
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