Jerry Dale Newlin, age 74, of Gila, Illinois, passed away at 9:15 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga, Illinois. A service celebrating Jerry’s life […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Phyllis Jean Bixler, age 95, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Stonebridge Memory Care in Effingham, Illinois. Private family services will be […]
Christine (Christy) Pryor-Gallo, 62, was reunited with Jesus at the gates of Heaven on Sunday, February 22, 2026. She passed peacefully, with her favorite hymns playing, surrounded by her loved […]
Daniel Robert Searle, age 71, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 12:58 AM on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral Home […]
Storm Recovery Information We urge residents impacted by Wednesday’s tornado to be cautious when approached by unsolicited contractors offering repairs. Unfortunately, there are individuals and businesses who attempt to take […]
The tornado that struck Effingham County on Wednesday night was an EF3+, with estimated peak winds of 150MPH. The National Weather Service office in Lincoln completed their research into the […]
The City of Effingham Street Dept will be oiling roadways throughout town Tuesday 6/23, Wednesday 6/24, and Thursday 6/25, weather permitting. Please be mindful of oiling crews and use alternate routes when possible. Also, […]