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News from March 2016

34 percent of Nuttall Middle School students pass state tests

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 24, 2016

In the county of Crawford, 34 percent of Nuttall Middle School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

24.2 percent of Carl Sandburg Elementary School students pass state tests

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 24, 2016

In the county of Coles, 24.2 percent of Carl Sandburg Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

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Analysis: Illinois universities spend all state taxpayer money on retiree pensions, not current student instruction

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 23, 2016

Amid a political stalemate delaying their state funding, leaders at Illinois’ public universities are threatening teacher layoffs and class cancellations.

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Area students to compete in 2016 Illinois Finger Spelling Bee

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 21, 2016

Stephanie Richey and Jadyn Adams, two students in the Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing program, will compete in the 2016 Illinois Finger Spelling Bee on April 21.

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Marshall High School Booster Club seeking new members

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 21, 2016

The Marshall High School Booster Club is currently accepting new members.

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Mattoon wrestler finishes third in Class 2A state tournament with 31-2 record

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 21, 2016

Mattoon’s Trevor Edwards came third at the Class 2A state wrestling tournament March 19 at the State Farm Center, finishing with a 31-2 record.

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Tuscola BOE to consider wifi enhancements March 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 21, 2016

Potential technology upgrades may surface when Tom Blumenshine, representing Bloomington-based Entre Solutions II, makes a presentation before the Tuscola Board of Education at its 7 p.m. meeting Monday, March 21, at East Prairie Middle School.

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Robinson CUSD No. 2 to sign off on awards, approvals March 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 21, 2016

The Robinson Community Unit School District No. 2 School Board will convene at 7 p.m. Monday, March 21, at the district office to square away dates for graduation, schedule recognition events and approve new hires.

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Mattoon wrestlers recognized for outstanding achievement at state tourney

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 21, 2016

Mattoon Middle School wrestlers’ achievement to win the second place at state was recognized in a reception March 16.

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Scott finishes third in Class 3A three-point competition

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 21, 2016

Sawyer Scott finished third in Class 3A, sinking 10 of 15 in the Country Financial Three-Point Showdown at Carver Arena on March 18.

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Arcola City Council to hear rag doll pitch, resignations, renewals

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 21, 2016

Grocery business, gas taxes and a pitch for a commemorative structure honoring America’s legendary Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls will headline Arcola City Council’s meeting at 7 p.m. today, March 21, at City Hall.

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Halbrook attributes win to focusing on reform, Rauner endorsement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 21, 2016

Brad Halbrook has emerged ahead of the pack in the Republican primary, and without a Democratic challenger for the general election as yet, may have a clear path to the 102nd District House seat.

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Incumbent Phillips plans to keep pro-business stance in Springfield

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 21, 2016

State House Rep. Reggie Phillips, who recently beat his Republican competitor in all six District 110 counties during the March 15 primary, wants to return to Springfield and accomplish an Illinois business turnaround.

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Mattoon High School to hold cheerleading informational meeting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 21, 2016

Mattoon High School plans to hold an informational meeting for all who students interested in joining the cheerleading team for the 2016-17 season at 3:45 p.m. Monday, April 4.

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Shelbyville education board discusses school improvement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 20, 2016

The education board for Shelbyville Community Unit School District No. 4 discussed school improvement in a regular board meeting on Jan. 21.

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Mattoon City Council reviews, adopts resolutions at recent meeting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 20, 2016

The Mattoon City Council discussed and adopted a number of resolutions at its meeting on March 15.

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Arcola City Council approves number of ordinances

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 20, 2016

Arcola City Council carried a motion to approve Ordinance No. 16-Z-2 in a regular meeting Feb. 16.

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Cumberland CUSD #77 board discusses field trip requests

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 20, 2016

The Cumberland CUSD #77 Board of Education discussed field trip requests in a regular meeting on March 17.

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Marshall Public Library reviews personnel committee pay rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 20, 2016

The Marshall Public Library discussed the personnel committee pay rate proposal in a board meeting on March 9.

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Charleston's Carnegie Public Library discusses proposal to improve Internet speeds

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 20, 2016

The Internet service director of Charleston Carnegie Public Library recently shared a proposal from Consolidated for improved internet speeds and a new phone system.