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Local Sports Schedule: Thursday, August 15, 2024
Weather and field conditions permitting, of course…. Mattoon hosts Charleston, St. John’s of Mattoon plays Effingham Sacred Heart, Tri-County against Sullivan, Effingham goes to Hillsboro, Cumberland vs. Lawrenceville, Shelbyville takes on CH/BC, Neoga faces Vandalia, Windsor/Stew-Stras @ T-town, Richland County battles North Clay, and South Central plays Cisne.
Arthur high school asking for $24.6 million in school upgrades
ARTHUR, Ill. (WCIA) — One Central Illinois high school is hoping to get some long overdue upgrades, but they’ll need help from taxpayers. In November, voters will say yes or no to a property tax increase to benefit Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond high school. Superintendent Shannon Cheek said in 2022, they asked for more than […]
ERCA Orientation Kicks Off Fall Semester
On Aug. 6, Effingham Regional Career Academy welcomed students and parents to the Lake Land College Kluthe Center for Fall 2024 Orientation Night. The Orientation event was open to all enrolled students for the Fall 2024 semester and their parents, as well as students, parents and community members who are interested in learning more about ERCA.
CORLHS Grad Headed To EIU After Successful Stint At Lake Land
New Eastern Illinois University head coach Kristi Paulson has announced additional players that will be joining the Panthers roster this fall. One of those athletes is Centralia native Bryanna French. She comes to EIU following 2 seasons at Lake Land College. This past year, French earned 2nd team NJCAA Division...
Lake Land’s Adult Education program offers free GED and ESL classes for adult learners
Lake Land’s Adult Education program offers free GED and ESL classes for adult learners. Lake Land College’s Adult Education program offers free GED and English Language Acquisition (ESL) classes with the support of funding from the ICCB Adult Education and Family Literacy grant. These classes help students age 17 or older continue their education and develop valuable employment skills. Adult Education staff help students in these courses achieve their academic goals and prepare for successful employment by assisting with résumés and providing access to community resources.
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