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News from August 2023

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Q2 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Richland County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 20, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Richland County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Crawford County home sales in week ending Aug. 19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 20, 2023

There were three reported residential sales in Crawford County in the week ending Aug. 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Herrick firefighter/EMS coordinator arrested – Admits using debit card at RISE Recreational Dispensary in Effingham

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 20, 2023

Herrick, IL firefighter Michael Garcia was arrested and charged with a class 3 felony August 14, 2023.

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Q2 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Lawrence County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 19, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Lawrence County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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East Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 19, 2023

The following parishes in the East Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Effingham County residents pay $59,220 in County Sales Tax in May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 19, 2023

In May, Effingham County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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2,294 students enrolled at Effingham Community Unit School District 40 in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 19, 2023

Enrollment at Effingham Community Unit School District 40 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Martinsville City Council met June 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 19, 2023

City of Martinsville City Council met Wednesday, June 14

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Q2 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Jasper County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 18, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Jasper County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Shelby county – move along, nothing to see here? – you be the judge

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 18, 2023

Over the last 7 years, we have seen more malfeasance in Shelby County than we thought possible in local units of government.

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How did home valuation prices perform in Crawford County in July 2023, compared to July 2022?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 18, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Crawford County fell by $61,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 42.3%.

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ECWd on “The Real Story With Jeanne Ives”

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 18, 2023

The Edgar County Watchdogs were honored to be invited guests on Jeanne Ives’ first “The Real Story” show on AM560 last night, July 16, 2023.

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Jasper County ranks 78th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 18, 2023

Jasper County residents paid $111,226 in sales taxes, ranking 78th in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

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Charleston Community Unit School District 1 enrollment in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 18, 2023

Enrollment at Charleston Community Unit School District 1 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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$207,537 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Effingham County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 18, 2023

In May, Effingham County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Effingham Plan Commission met June 13

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 18, 2023

City of Effingham Plan Commission met Tuesday, June 13

Arcola Community Unit School District #306 Board of Education met June 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 18, 2023

Arcola Community Unit School District #306 Board of Education met Wednesday, June 14

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Q2 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Effingham County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 17, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Effingham County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Miller on Biden’s hasty exit from Afghanistan: ‘We will never forget’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 17, 2023

On the second anniversary of the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan, Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., voiced criticism of the move, citing the loss of 13 service members, the release of thousands of prisoners and the abandonment of billions in military equipment to the Taliban.

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Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 enrollment in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 17, 2023

Enrollment at Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.