Shelby County Board members approved increases in the salaries of the state’s attorney, public defender and sheriff for the coming term. Under the increases instituted by the State, the State’s […]
Author: Greg Sapp
One of Effingham Noon Rotary’s favorite programs each year is provided by Dr. Mike Sehy. The program always is tied to language and puzzles. The July 16th program had club […]
While on routine patrol, a Mattoon police officer smelled smoke in the area. The officer was able to locate the source of the smoke coming from 2804 Pine. The Mattoon […]
Date: 7/15/2025 UNSAFE WATER ALERT City of Mattoon water is again possibly contaminated with (Microcystin) a Harmful Algal Bloom DO NOT DRINK YOUR WATER Failure to follow this advisory could […]
The Effingham City Council Tuesday allocated up to $600,000 in Hotel Operators Occupation Tax dollars. The funds are to pay for infrastructure improvements at Thelma Keller Convention Center. The work […]
Infrastructure projects were okayed Monday by the Altamont City Council. The Council approved two payments on the water main replacement project. The two payments total close to half a million […]
Effingham County 911 board members Tuesday acquired a Rapid Warn Automated Tornado Siren Activation system. The system will cost just under $23,000. Also, the system will set off sirens, not […]