Effingham Mayor Mike Schutzbach has released a statement on housing and what the City is doing to address the issue. Here is the Mayor’s report: “I want to take a […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Local authorities have apprehended two individuals who were in a vehicle pursuit. The suspects were being pursued on the interstate when they exited at the Keller Drive interchange. The suspect […]
Brownstown school board members have hired Mark Riley as junior/senior high school principal for the coming school year. Riley will succeed the retiring Samuel Alli. The Board employed Faith Stallard […]
CaSandra J. “Cas” Sparling, 39, of Altamont, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, IL. Per Cas’ wishes, no services […]
Teutopolis village board members want more study on a No Knock for Solicitors Ordinance. The ordinance has been referred to committee and will be discussed March 4 before coming back […]
North Clay school board members this week filled a vacancy on the Board, naming Jordan Robey to fill the vacancy previously held by Anthony Dawkins. The Board accepted the letter […]
Mattoon Fire Department was dispatched at 09:09 A.M to a possible basement fire located at 616 Edgar. Crews arrived on scene at 09:12 A.M to find a 2-story single-family residence […]