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  • Jeff Mihlbachler, Tom Clark, Jim Wagner, Andy Pullen Among Inductees Into National Athletic Hall Of Fame
  • Bob Horst, Kristi And Dan Paulson Named to National Athletic Hall of Fame
  • Greg Sapp, Millie Lange, Randy Poole, Loren Tate Named to National Athletic Hall of Fame
  • Matthew Avenatti Captures Three Driving Victories at Menard County Fair Harness Races
  • FIFA World Cup Weekend Schedule
  • Mets Down Phillies, July 17-18-19 Major League Baseball Schedules

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    Deep Roots, Big Faith – VBS
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    Jonah Fish Fry at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
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    Red Cross Blood Drives in July
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    Jr. Laker Healthcare Camp

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