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  • Secretary of State Launches Mobile I.D.
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  • Teutopolis Downs Olney In NAL Girls Basketball Tournament.
  • Joe Phillips To Compete For National Bullriding Finals
  • St. Anthony’s Nancy Ruholl Breaks All-Time Scoring Record, Altamont, Newton Claim Wins, Girls Basketball Roundup
  • Lawrence Carie Memorial Elks Hoop Shoot Winners Announced
  • EPD Man’s Basketball League Results
  • Junior High Girls Basketball Results — November 18

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