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News from August 2024

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Farmers Market Week promotes local agriculture and community health

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 5, 2024

National Farmers Market Week celebrates local agriculture and the dedicated farmers who bring fresh produce and goods to communities. This week, individuals are encouraged to visit their local farmers markets to enjoy seasonal flavors and support a healthier, more connected community.

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Illinois faces rising opposition against Gotion's EV battery plant

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 5, 2024

Illinois 4-H members have been chosen to serve as the grand marshals for the annual Twilight Parade at the Illinois State Fair on August 8.

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Teacher retention rate in Crawford County around 90.3% per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 5, 2024

With an average salary of $49,000, 90.3% of teachers remain on their positions in Crawford County schools, according to the 2023 three-year average.

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Prairie State taxes: Mattoon residents rank 97th in total sales taxes paid for May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 4, 2024

Mattoon residents paid $876,933 in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

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Prairie State taxes: Shelby County residents rank 63rd in total sales taxes paid for May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 4, 2024

Shelby County residents paid $206,537 in sales taxes, ranking 63rd in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

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Clay County collects $32,906 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 4, 2024

In May, Clay County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Adam Niemerg: 'Thank you for your efforts to improve our crops and support the farming industry!'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 4, 2024

Rep. Adam Niemerg thanked researchers for their work with the CornBox, saying, "Illinois researchers are using the CornBox to do experiments on response to nitrogen fertilizer in corn and connecting the living plants with sensors and imaging." He made this statement in an Aug. 2 Facebook post.

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East Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Edgar County in week ending July 27?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Effingham County in week ending July 27?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cumberland County residents rank 84th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2024

Cumberland County residents paid $84,736 in sales taxes, ranking 84th in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

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Teacher retention rate in Richland County: 92.9% stay put

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2024

With an average salary of $54,000, 92.9% of teachers remain on their positions in Richland County schools, according to the 2023 three-year average.

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Clark County taxpayers give $140,576 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2024

In May, Clark County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Cumberland County in week ending July 27?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Richland County in week ending July 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Richland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Edgar County ranks 54th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2024

Edgar County residents paid $294,858 in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

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Recent Edgar County home sales in week ending July 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Edgar County in the week ending July 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Clay County in week ending July 27?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clay County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Teacher turnover in Clark County: 91.3% remain in their positions year-over-year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2024

With an average salary of $52,000, 91.3% of teachers remain on their positions in Clark County schools, according to the 2023 three-year average.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Coles County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Coles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.