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  • Bost Applauds Over $190 Million in Federal Rural Health Funding for Illinois
  • ACHS School Board Accepts Resignation of Track Coach
  • Dieterich School Board Announces Agreement with Upchurch Group for Gymnasium and Locker Room Renovation Project
  • Effingham CUSD Announces Personnel Changes During Monthly Meeting
  • Sehy and Huey General and Family Dentistry is now Altamont Dental Care
  • Road Closure for Tomorrow Through Thursday

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  • Junior High Boys Basketball — November 9 Scores
  • Junior High Girls Basketball — November 9 Results
  • Buffalo Pounds Minnesota, 23-6, NFL Nov. 12, 15, 16 Schedules
  • Dieterich Meet Movin’ Maroons Night Friday, Donate To Bringing Christmas Cheer Program
  • Effingham Volleyball Players Earn Apollo All-Conference Selections
  • St. Anthony’s Isabella Keller Is State Cross Country Champion, Area Finishers Do Well

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  • November 1, 2026
    Applications for FISH Holiday At Home
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    Grief Support Group Meeting
  • November 10, 2026
    Enduring Freedom Ministries – November Distributions
  • November 10, 2026
    Veterans Day Breakfast – A.L.I.S.
  • November 10, 2026
    Veterans Day Program at Stewardson-Strasburg

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