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  • Park Board Chooses Buzzard as New Treasurer
  • Bridgeport Man Arrested for Shooting Death of Wife in Lawrence County
  • No Injuries in Watson Train-Vehicle Collision (UPDATE)
  • The Latest on Fundraising for US Senate Campaign
  • Rotarians Hear About CEO Program
  • Groundbreaking Ceremony Held Today for Wright At Home Interiors

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  • Effingham Wins Twice During Weekend Play, T-town Wins Over BMD; LIC Tourney Finals
  • Bulldogs Win, Hearts, Wooden Shoes Lose In Girls High School Basketball
  • St. Anthony’s Keenan Griffith Hits Last Second Shot As St. Anthony Wins NTC Tournament Title
  • Windsor/Stew-Stras, St. Anthony Win NTC Tourney Games Friday
  • Illinois Hands Nebraska 78-69 Defeat
  • Basketball 1-30-26

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  • February 3, 2026
    Emancipation Proclamation On Display
  • February 3, 2026
    Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park
  • February 4, 2026
    Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park
  • February 4, 2026
    Annual Tree Sale
  • February 4, 2026
    Open House at St. Anthony Grade School

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