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Baseball Recap: Brock Lanham leads Neoga to victory over Casey-Westfield
Neoga lost to Casey-Westfield back in March, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Neoga Indians came out on top against the Casey-Westfield Warriors by a score of 5-2. The team relied heavily on Brock Lanham, who scored a run while getting on base in three...
Softball Game Recap: Altamont Triumphs
With a playoff game on the line, Altamont rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They never let the Hutsonville/Palestine Tigers onto the board and left with a 5-0 win. That's more bragging rights for Altamont, who also won the pair's last head-to-head. Altamont's victory bumped their record up to 14-10....
Effingham County officials push for bill to teach drivers about transporting hazardous materials on the road
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – After a deadly tanker truck crash in Teutopolis last year, James Niemann, the Effingham County hazardous material emergency planner, said officials talked about what they could do better if a tragedy like this happened in the future. He remembered his time as a police officer years ago when he taught first […]
WSIU Almanac 5.13.24
This is your WSIU Almanac for, Monday, May 13. Where: Lake Sara (in Effingham) Why: To see major musical performances by: Shinyribs, Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express, National Park Radio, and 30 more. SIU Summer Camps and Programs through Events and Outreach are open for registration! These camps are...
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