By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Frequent and heavy rain events this month prompted some farmers across the state to consider replanting. “Most of our replant concerns this year have been centered […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Skies turned sunny Monday morning for Memorial Day observances throughout the area. That included the three ceremonies in Effingham at St. Anthony, Oakridge and Woodlawn Cemeteries. Effingham VFW Post #1769 […]
Betty Goeckner, age 83, of Teutopolis, Illinois, passed away at 5:45 PM – Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be […]
Bobby D. “Bob” Reynolds, age 69, of Yale, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:00 AM on Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home. Services celebrating Bob’s life will be held […]
Patsy Roberta Burrus, 87, of Beecher City, Illinois, passed away on May 21, 2026, at Haven of St. Elmo in St. Elmo, surrounded by the love of her family. Born […]
Henry L. “Sonny” Bower, Jr. age 84, of rural Oblong, Illinois passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home. Graveside Services for Sonny will be held at 3:00 p.m., […]
The Illinois unemployment rate for April was 5.1%, unchanged from March, and up from 4.5% the same month, one year ago. There were increases in employment in Trade, Transportation and […]