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Effingham County Chamber recognizes Third Quarter Business and Non-Profit of the Quarter

Effingham Daily News 23 Dec 2025
The Effingham County Chamber announces Legacy Harley-Davidson as its Third Quarter Business of the Quarter and Enduring Freedom Ministries as its Third Quarter Non-Profit of the Quarter ... .
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Christmastime in Effingham County in 1918

Effingham Daily News 22 Dec 2025
In 1918, the Christmas season was unlike anything ever witnessed before or since that time in Effingham County. Looking back through time to Effingham’s County Review newspaper, December 25, 1918, edition, the reader can sense part of the tension ... .
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20 Effingham High School students named Illinois State Scholars

Effingham Daily News 22 Dec 2025
Twenty Effingham High School students from the graduating class of 2026 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) based on their exceptional academic achievement ... .
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Wheat Penny seeks $5,000 from Effingham's tourism fund

Effingham Daily News 22 Dec 2025
EFFINGHAM – Wheat Penny co-owner Michael Brummer requested $5,000 from the City of Effingham’s hotel/motel funds, saying the business is projected to bring 12,000 people over the holiday season ... .
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RHS FS boys fall short at Effingham, 56-53

Vincennes Sun-Commercial 19 Dec 2025
One bad quarter proved costly for Robinson High School’s freshman-sophomore boys’ basketball team Thursday, as they suffered a close loss on the road ... .
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Effingham County man sentenced to 12 years for financially exploiting an elder

Mount Carmel Register 18 Dec 2025
BENTON – A district judge sentenced an Effingham County man to 12 years’ imprisonment after he admitted to exploiting an 89-year-old man out of more than $400,000 ... .
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Effingham County man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for financially exploiting an elder

Effingham Daily News 18 Dec 2025
BENTON, Ill. – A district judge sentenced an Effingham County man to 12 years’ imprisonment after he admitted to exploiting an 89-year-old man out of more than $400,000 ... .
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Land of Lincoln Credit Union announces new Effingham North branch manager

Effingham Daily News 18 Dec 2025
Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) announced Rebecca Merkley has been promoted to the role of Branch Manager of the Effingham North branch, 1302 N. Thelma Keller Ave ... .
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TUESDAY PREP ROUNDUP: Waldhoff scores 19 in St. Anthony's win over CHBC; Effingham boys basketball ...

Effingham Daily News 13 Dec 2025
Miles Waldhoff led the way in scoring for the St. Anthony Bulldogs in the team's 63-28 victory over Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City on Tuesday at the Enlow Center ... .
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MONDAY PREP ROUNDUP: St. Anthony girls cruise past Altamont; Effingham girls take down Highland

Effingham Daily News 13 Dec 2025
The St. Anthony Bulldogs made quick work of the Altamont Lady Indians on Monday evening at the Enlow Center. St. Anthony (6-2, 3-0 National Trail Conference) defeated Altamont (4-3, 0-1 National Trail Conference), 68-44 ... .
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Effingham deputy hit by vehicle while working crash on Highway 80

Savannah Morning News 13 Dec 2025
An Effingham County Sheriff's Office (ECSO) deputy was taken to the hospital with serious injuries while on duty Friday night ... Daniel Handshumaker was struck by another vehicle ... This is a developing story ...
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Relay For Life of Effingham County volunteers earn North Region Award nominations

Effingham Daily News 12 Dec 2025
The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Effingham County announced that two local nominees were honored at the recent North Region Recognition Event, celebrating outstanding volunteers across 17 states ... .
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