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News from September 2018

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CITY OF OLNEY: Switch to Free Chlorine

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2018

The City of Olney Water Department will be switching the disinfectant in the distribution system from combined chlorine to free chlorine on Monday, October 1, 2018.

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CITY OF NEWTON: Lottery For Lots

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2018

2018 FIVE APRIL LOTTERY FOR LOTS ON OCTOBER 2, 2018 AT 5:45 PM.

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CITY OF MARTINSVILLE: Ashes of War

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2018

Author Michael Murphy will be giving a program at the Martinsville Public Library about his book “The Ashes of War” on Saturday, September 29 at 1:30pm.

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CITY OF MARSHALL: Roadway improvements being made on Sycamore Street

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2018

Beautiful day in Marshall! Roadway improvements being made on Sycamore Street

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CITY OF MARSHALL: Frolic/Trunk or Treat

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2018

Join the City of Marshall and the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce for the annual Frolic and Trunk or Treat

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CITY OF EFFINGHAM: The City Team recently attended the Illinois Municipal League's Annual Conference in Chicago.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2018

Stated Mayor Bloemker, "We'll typically have a nice dinner with Farnsworth Engineering during the course of the conference.

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CITY OF EFFINGHAM: Effingham Salutes Gold Star 500

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2018

Gold Star 500 is an endurance cycling event which honors the service and sacrifice of 260+ service members from the state of Illinois who gave their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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CITY OF ARCOLA: Fall Country Spirit Antique Show November 9-10, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2018

We will once again have quality dealers at two locations – the original site at the Arcola Center in downtown Arcola, as well as the conference center in the Best Western Plus hotel located less than five minutes from the downtown at the intersection of Interstate 57 and Illinois Route 133.

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Athletes in Action: Football

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 28, 2018

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to local communities as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of September 26 to October 3.

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93.5 percent of Moulton teachers stay put; average earns $49,425 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 28, 2018

More than 93.5 percent of teachers stay at Moulton Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Matthew W. and Cynthia L. Bowen buy 391 N County Road 650, Trilla

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 28, 2018

The four bedroom, two bathroom home at 391 N County Road 650, Trilla was sold on Sept. 28, 2018 by Carl Bartels for $350,000. The buyers were Matthew W. and Cynthia L. Bowen.

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Home sales in Lerna, August 19-25, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of August 19-25, 2018.

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90 percent of Newton Community teachers stay put; average earns $50,297 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 28, 2018

More than 90 percent of teachers stay at Newton Community High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 15.8 points lower at Sumner Attendance Center

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 28, 2018

At Sumner Attendance Center, a 15.8-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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How much revenue has Tuscola CUSD 301 received from local taxpayers?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 28, 2018

The revenue Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 received through local taxes increased 21.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

James G. and Lana J. Robyne acquires 3198 E Lake Paradise Road, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 28, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 3198 E Lake Paradise Road, Mattoon was sold on Sept. 28, 2018 by James G. and Lana J. Robyne for $69,000. The buyer was Trusteeservicesusa.com Ttee LLC.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 3.6 points lower at Palestine Grade School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 28, 2018

At Palestine Grade School, a 3.6-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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How much revenue has Teutopolis CUSD 50 received from local taxpayers?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 28, 2018

The revenue Teutopolis Community Unit School District 50 received through local taxes increased 20.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

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Report: 11 percent of 2015 Newton Community High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 28, 2018

In a year when 96 percent of Newton Community High School seniors graduated on time, 11 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 7.5 points lower at Cowden-herrick Jr/Sr High School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 28, 2018

At Cowden-herrick Jr/Sr High School, a 7.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.