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Effingham HS safety officer helps hurricane families
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — One Effingham High School (EHS) employee is going above and beyond to assist families during hurricane relief in Florida. On Friday morning, Effingham Unit 40 Schools posted on their Facebook page that Jason Root, a school safety officer assigned to EHS, has traveled to Tampa, Florida. Root headed there to ride […]
Effingham considers ban on camping in public places
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Camping in public spaces could soon be illegal in Effingham. It comes following a Supreme Court decision allowing the city to consider the motion. Officials said it was discussed at the last city council meeting. The law would not ban camping on private land or campgrounds, but would on publicly-owned city land. […]
Effingham receives increased medical care
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Medical care in Effingham just got a boost through exciting new building plans. The Effingham Plan Commission approved designs for a new Sarah Bush Lincoln medical facility on Tuesday night. Construction is set to begin next year. Officials said it’s a testament to the long-term health of Effingham. “I think it’s […]
Effingham’s Dunston, offensive line leading to huge rushing stats
EFFINGHAM (WCIA) – Effingham football lost a close overtime battle against Taylorville in week six. Now, gearing up for the WCIA Friday Football Fever Spotlight Game of the Week against Mahomet-Seymour, both teams sit at 4-2 on the season. The Hearts have gotten a big boost from Rylan Pals in his return to the lineup. […]
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