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News from March 2025

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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Jasper County as of March 9

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Jasper County in the week ending March 9 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 3 inmates sentenced in Effingham County during April

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

There are three inmates sentenced in Effingham County set to be released from jail in April.

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How many students were enrolled in Richland County in 2022-23 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Richland County schools rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Clay County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

Municipal officials in Clay County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

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Clark County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

Municipal officials in Clark County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

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Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

Enrollment at Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many inmates sentenced in Lawrence County will be released during Q2?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release five inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Lawrence County during the second quarter of 2025.

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Clark County collects $23,360 in County Sales Tax in December 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

In December 2024, Clark County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Richland County taxpayers give $77,804 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

In December 2024, Richland County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Kenneth Littrell honored with the St. Isidore Friend of Agriculture Award

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

At the recent Farm Family event organized by the HSHS St. Francis Hospital Foundation, Kenneth Littrell was recognized with the St. Isidore Friend of Agriculture Award.

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Representative questions the impact of DEI policies on Illinois education

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

The ranking Republican on the Appropriations – Elementary & Secondary Education Committee, Rep. Blaine Wilhour from Illinois's 110th District, expressed concerns over current policies in the state's education system.

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Sporting events and achievements at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond by #GoKnights in March 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

#GoKnights shared updates on Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School events, including softball games and track qualifications, from March 26 to March 27, 2025.

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GoKnights announces sports schedule alongside school demographics

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School, represented online by “#GoKnights,” shared updates on baseball and softball games scheduled for March 27, 2025.

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On Wednesday, March 26, former Paris High School standout Kendall Mathews’ college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

The Bowling Green Falcons won 12-4 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Youngstown State Penguins on Wednesday, March 26.

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Mattoon High School standout Meade Johnson’s college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Wednesday, March 26

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

The Southern Illinois Salukis won 10-0 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the UT Martin Skyhawks on Wednesday, March 26.

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Effingham High School standout Emma Hardiek’s college team lost in NCAA Division III softball game on Wednesday, March 26

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

The game took place at Kamp Softball Field.

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On Wednesday, March 26, former Paris High School standout Kendall Mathews’ college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

The game took place at Meserve Field.

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On Wednesday, March 26, former Effingham High School standout Emma Hardiek’s college team won in an NCAA Division III softball game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

The Illinois Blues won 7-0 in their NCAA Division III softball game against the Illinois Wesleyan Titans on Wednesday, March 26.

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Wednesday, March 26: Stewardson-Strasburg High School standout Gavan Wernsing’s college team wins to UT Martin Skyhawks

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

The Southern Illinois Salukis won 10-0 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the UT Martin Skyhawks on Wednesday, March 26.

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Wednesday, March 26: Shelbyville High School standout Ty Brachbill’s college team loses to UIC Flames

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

The game took place at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park.