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Effingham Unit #40 Reminds Motorists To Slow Down As School Year Starts
Another school year is about to start again, and Effingham Unit 40 is reminding motorists to slow down at crosswalks, in school zones, and wherever crossing guards are present, and to follow posted signs. Effingham Unit #40, in partnership with The City of Effingham and St. Anthony School, employs crossing...
EFFINGHAM REGIONAL CAREER ACADEMY (ERCA) 2024 ORIENTATION NIGHT LAST WEEK
(EFFINGHAM) It was last week that the Effingham Regional Career Academy welcomed students and parents to the Lake Land College Kluthe Center for its Fall 2024 Orientation Night, an event open to all enrolled students for the fall semester, as well as those who wanted to learn more about ERCA. Those attending heard about the fall classes available, many of which are dual credit, all to aid high school seniors in pursuing training for high-demand careers in the regional workforce. With the ERCA classes beginning August 19th, next Monday, the 14 area high schools taking part in ERCA include those in Newton, North Clay, Dieterich, Altamont, Beecher City, St. Anthony, Teutopolis, Cumberland, Neoga, Brownstown, St. Elmo, Cowden-Herrick, and Stewardson-Strasburg. More details are available on the erca.us website or check out the ERCA page on Facebook.
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.
Childcare Research Committee Holds Meeting Monday
The Childcare Research Committee held their regular meeting Monday and helped newly appointed County Board member Mike Buzzard get acclimated to his new role on the various committees that were formerly held by Elizabeth Huston, who resigned a few weeks ago. The Committee announced that while they have no new...
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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