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🌱 Why did Effingham planners delay a decision on the Oxford House permit?

Effingham, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Effingham! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Effingham planners delay a decision on the Oxford House permit?
  • How did Effingham St. Anthony fare at the Ellis Invitational?

Also on today's calendar: Recovery Wellness Group @ Kirby Foods/Ironhorse Cafe – Effingham, IL.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
  • Friday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plan Commission Hears Testimony Regarding Oxford House - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com) — Effingham’s City Plan Commission is taking another month to weigh a special-use permit for Oxford House Volta, a recovery residence on West Virginia Avenue, after raising concerns about parking and living space. Commissioners also backed a new subdivision plat on Professional Park Avenue and reorganized leadership for the new city fiscal year.
   

• Cumberland, St. Anthony, Teutopolis Claim Ellis Track Invitational Titles - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com) — Effingham St. Anthony’s boys and girls track teams both brought home strong finishes at Monday’s Ellis Invitational in Altamont, with the girls sharing the team title with Teutopolis. Cumberland dominated the boys meet, while several area athletes from Teutopolis, Altamont, Neoga and others posted standout performances across sprints, distance races, relays and field events.
   

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  • Salem's Russell Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Lake Shelbyville (anglerschannel.com)
  • David A. Pals (65) of Beecher City - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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