(photo by Joel Flexter) Authorities say no explosion was involved in the building collapse in Midtown Mattoon just after 1pm Thursday. Mattoon Fire Chief Jeff Hilligoss said units were on […]
Author: Greg Sapp
James Douglas “Doug” Veteto, Sr., age 73, passed away on August 20, 2026 at his home in St. Elmo, Illinois, surrounded by those that loved him deeply. Doug’s life was […]
(SOTO) Effingham County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Teutopolis man on multiple felony counts of production of child sexual abuse materials. Sheriff Paul Kuhns said his office served an arrest […]
CSX will be closing the Columbus Street railroad crossing in Teutopolis for approximately one week beginning August 24. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes during the closure. Teutopolis village […]
The 2025 real estate tax bills due and payable in 2026 are being mailed today, August 21, by the Effingham County Treasurer’s Office. County Treasurer Deb Ruholl said the due […]
Ronald Gene Ragsdale, age 86, of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. August 30, 2026, […]
Kenneth (Ken) J. Maleske, age 83 of Mattoon, Illinois formerly of Plainfield, Illinois passed away at 2:20 pm, Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon, Illinois. A […]