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News from March 2025

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Week ending March 22: Coles County home sales

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

There were seven reported residential sales in Coles County in the week ending March 22, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Registered sex offenders: no new living in Richland County as of March 9

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

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

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3 inmates sentenced in Lawrence County to be released in April

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

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

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Clay County in February?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Clay County in February remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Q2: 2 inmates sentenced in Shelby County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

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

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245 students enrolled at Oakland Community Unit School District 5 in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

Enrollment at Oakland Community Unit School District 5 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Weekly recap of Edgar County home sales during week ending March 22

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

There were two reported residential sales in Edgar County in the week ending March 22, according to BlockShopper.com.

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2022-23 school year saw 1,945 students enrolled in Lawrence County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

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

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$41,321 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for Shelby County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

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

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East Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

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

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In 2022, Richland County ranks 28th among Illinois counties with 26.4% transfer dependency

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 26.4% of income in Richland County—ranking it 28th most dependent among Illinois counties.

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Edgar County: Residents received $46.36 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5% of income in Edgar County, providing an average of $2,821 per capita to residents.

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On Friday, March 28, former Newton Community High School standout Isaac Flowers’ college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

The Toledo Rockets lost 4-2 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Kent State Golden Flashes on Friday, March 28.

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On Friday, March 28, former St. Anthony High School standout Sydney Kibler’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II softball game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

The game took place at Lady Canes Softball Field.

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Friday, March 28: Marshall High School standout Logan Medsker’s college team loses to Lee Flames

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

The game took place at Larry Carpenter Stadium at Olympic Field.

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On Friday, March 28, former St. Anthony High School standout Cameran Rios’ college team lost in an NCAA Division I softball game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

The game took place at Marian Kneer Stadium.

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Adam Keeney, former Casey-Westfield Jr/Sr High School standout, played on Friday, March 28 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

The McKendree Bearcats lost 8-7 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Maryville Saints on Friday, March 28.

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Effingham High School standout Raegan Boone’s college team won in NCAA Division I softball game on Friday, March 28

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

The Western Illinois Leathernecks won 8-0 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the UT Martin Skyhawks on Friday, March 28.

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Raegan Boone, former Effingham High School standout, played on Friday, March 28 in NCAA Division I softball game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

The game took place at Mary Ellen McKee Stadium.

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On Friday, March 28, former Mattoon High School standout Delainey Bryant’s college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2025

The Illinois State Redbirds won 5-2 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the UIC Flames on Friday, March 28.