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Hall Of FAME Award Winner Announced
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- St Anthony HS recently selected Madie Kibler as their winner of the HOF Award for achievement in math or science. She is pictured with sponsors Art Geen of Full Circle Realty, Seth Flach from Milano and Grunloh Engineers, and Pat Gebben, owner of Merz Heating and Air Conditioning. Madie...
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Visit Effingham Celebrates The Industry's Essential Role This National Travel And Tourism Week
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Visit Effingham is gearing up for National Travel and Tourism Week, May 19 - 25, and will be celebrating the industry's critical role in powering economies, communities, and connections. Travel is essential to every state and countless destinations across the nation, just like here in ...
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Clay County Board Honors Retiring Board Member And Former Chairman Ted Whitehead
Louisville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Board member and former Board Chairman Ted Whitehead announced his retirement recently, and the Clay County Board honored his retirement by throwing him a party before the meeting Tuesday evening. Cookies and drinks were offered, and board members gave him well wishes in retirement. Te...
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Firefighters Honored And Remembered At 31st Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial And Medal Of Honor Ceremony
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Governor JB Pritzker and State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera joined firefighters to honor and remember five fallen firefighters and recognize those who went above and beyond their duties at the 31st Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony. "Today, we honored...
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Teutopolis Board Of Education Meeting Held Monday
Teutopolis, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Teutopolis Board of Education held their regular meeting Monday. Items discussed: The Board approved the Treasurer's Reports and the Payment of Bills as presented. 2. The Board approved the Consent Agenda Items as follows: Approval of Minutes from April 15 Regular Meeting; Renewed ...
May 14, 2024
Mediacom Communications Boosts Xtream Internet Speeds
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Mediacom Communications announced that the company is making significant speed enhancements to several of its most popular Xtream Internet services. Beginning May 17th, new and existing customers will be able to take advantage of the following speed increases: Xtream Internet 100 will...
May 14, 2024
Tuesday Police Blotter
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May 14, 2024
ISP Arrest Flora Man For Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault Of A Child
Flora, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 announces the arrest of 26-year-old Braxton D. Allen of Flora, IL, for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child (Class X Felony). On April 11, 2024, ISP was requested by the Flora Police Department to conduct an inves...
May 14, 2024
McDonald's Working To Roll Out $5 Value Meal
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- McDonald's is reportedly working on a new five-dollar value meal as consumers pull back on fast-food spending. Sources familiar with the move say the proposed meal could feature a McChicken or McDouble, four-piece chicken nuggets, fries and a drink. It all comes after the company's CEO ...
May 14, 2024
Altamont City Council Hears From Public About Interest In Pickle Ball Courts
Altamont, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Altamont City Council met for their regular meeting Monday evening. They heard lots of ideas on how to get a pickle ball court in the City, and what the cost would be. The Council first heard from Gail Warner about speeding in town. He mentioned that people speed through town regular...
May 14, 2024