Salvation Army bell ringers have begun their work for the 2025 season. Bell ringers will be stationed at both doors at Walmart, as well as at Hobby Lobby, Kirby Foods, […]
The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has made a positive identification of the homeless individual who was found dead Tuesday under the Kaskaskia River bridge on US Route 40 east of […]
A free family event…Christmas Open House at the Cross…has been postponed until Sunday, December 7. Activities will run from 2 to 4pm that day at the Cross at the Crossroads […]
Due to the forecasted winter storm and out of concern for the safety of participants, vendors, and community members, the Effingham County Chamber has postponed this Saturday’s Hometown Christmas celebration. […]
Paul Henry Breer, 78, of Teutopolis, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Paul was born on April 20, 1947 to Ferd and Helen (Vahling) Breer. Paul married […]
The Effingham Knights of Columbus Council made contributions to two charitable organizations. The K of C made a $500 donation to this year’s Effingham County FISH Christmas Store. Accepting the […]