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DRT America still sniffing out odor problem
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Mark Lastinger
Updated: Jan 19, 2018, 3:38 PM
Published: Jan 19, 2018, 4:33 PM
SPRINGFIELD -- During its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday night, the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority received an upate on DRT America's effort to curb smelly emissions from its turpentine-processing facility. DRT America President Corey Schneider said the $43 million plant at the Governor Treutlen Industrial Site operated at 50 percent capacity on several occasions recently as engineers worked to curb a chemical odor that has drawn complaints. The plant because operable in August 2017.
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Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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Effingham County High School band members are preparing to represent their school and community on a national stage in New York City next March. (Courtesy of Effingham County High School)
Mya Taylor
Updated: Jul 25, 2025, 6:32 PM
Published: Jul 25, 2025, 4:34 PM
The Effingham County High School marching band has been invited to perform in New York City’s historic 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This prestigious opportunity marks the band’s largest performance to date, showcasing their talents on a national stage.
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