Cumberland school board members began their February meeting with a special salute to late Cumberland graduate and educator Marjorie Jackson. She was actually a triple threat for Cumberland…not only a […]
Author: Greg Sapp
The Illinois High School Association is excited to announce the 26 members who were selected to be a part of the 2026 IHSA All-State Academic Team. Honorees will be recognized […]
Steven P. Daugherty, 57, of Altamont, died at 11:56 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026 at his home with his family by his side. According to Steve’s wishes there will be […]
The storm system that came through the Effingham area Thursday resulted in several crashes, at least one that resulted in injuries. A crash occurred at 4:26pm on Southbound I-57 at […]
Nancy Lee Young, 76 of Effingham, passed away on February 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, February […]
(HAIL VISITED THE BISHOP CREEK AREA THIS AFTERNOON) Storms visited the area shortly before 3pm Thursday, leaving a lot of hail in their wake. There were no reports of any […]
Tornado sirens were sounded at Dieterich after a funnel cloud was spotted. The incident occurred shortly before 3pm at 2100th Street and 100th Avenue. There were no reports of damage […]