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Fall 2026 Chamber Radio Days sponsored by Core Academy, Federated Auto Parts, Ginger Ales, Johnson Funeral Home, Rumple Waste and Recycling, Dentcoulson Elder Law, Gabby Goat American Pub and Grill, H S H S St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Northside Ford Lincoln, and the Youngblood Group. The Morning Show. 6 to 9 a m week days. The Drive Home. 4 to 6 p m week days.
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  • Effingham Police Investigate and Incident on the Banker Street Overpass
  • Fayette County Resident Sentenced to
  • Olney Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Producing Child Pornography
  • Effingham City Council Adopting Possible Liquor Licenses
  • Boil Order Issued for Effingham
  • Wright’s Furniture & Flooring Announces Opening of New Location

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  • N.T.C. Baseball Tournament Scores – Wednesday, 10-7-2026
  • St. Anthony, St. Elmo/Brownstown, Newton, Teutopolis, Cumberland, South Central Win In Volleyball
  • Area Girls Advance To State After Sectional Golf Action
  • St. Anthony Booster Club Steak Stag October 15
  • Teutopolis Blanks St. Anthony, Effingham Wins In Tennis Action
  • Altamont Plays To Tie, St. Anthony, Teutopolis Fall In H.S. Soccer

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Community Calendar

  • October 7, 2026
    Ham and Bean Dinner in Greenup
  • October 7, 2026
    Apple Fest in Greenup
  • October 7, 2026
    Red Cross Blood Drives in October
  • October 7, 2026
    Somewhere Toward Freedom – Speaker On Enslaved People Freed By Sherman’s March
  • October 8, 2026
    Red Cross Blood Drives in October

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Breast cancer awareness month. Rogers Home Appliance is raffling off a Speed Queen washer and electric dryer. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. All proceeds will be divided between The Whoo Hoo Sisterhood (The Jolene Arend Giving Fund), St. Anthony Women's Wellness Center, and Crossroads Cancer Center. Drawing will be held on Friday, November 6th. Buy tickets at our locations.

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