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  • Sunrise Rotary Hears Presentation on AI
  • EHS Student Headed for National Writing Competition in June
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  • Baseball 5-14-26
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  • Shelbyville Wins Class 1A Girls Track Sectional, Mya Friese Advances To State
  • St. Anthony Hands Effingham 6-4 Loss in City Softball Series
  • Effingham Scores Winning Run In Eighth In City Baseball Series
  • Colorado Wins NHL West, May 14, 16, 18 Playoff Schedules

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    Tails & Trails Mental Health Awareness Walk
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    Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser in St. Elmo
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    Poppy Day
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