Jason W Bowen, age 40, of Farina, Illinois, passed away at 7:49 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Salem Township Hospital, Salem, Illinois. Funeral Service will take place on […]
Author: Brian Dust
Carol A. Hilton, 71 of Effingham, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 at her home in Effingham. No public services will be held at this time. Arrangements are in the […]
Rose Dalene (Cornwell) Lester, age 72, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 PM – Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga, Illinois. Funeral arrangements are incomplete […]
The National Weather Service – Lincoln Office investigated the Thursday afternoon and evening severe storms, and has confirmed 3 reports of tornadoes in our area. They were: Edgewood/Mason Tornado, Feb […]
The Effingham Area Right To Life organization recently hosted the 50th Annual Pro-Life Breakfast at the Teutopolis Banquet Hall. With around 1,300 breakfasts served, , they were pleased with all […]


