Patricia S. Chasteen, 82, of Strasburg, IL, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at home with family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Kevin Scott Roberts, age 52, of Farina, Illinois passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, December 5, 2025 in the peaceful tranquility of his home. Visitation […]
Saturday was a busy day in downtown Effingham as the 2025 Hometown Christmas drew a good-sized crowd. The event was sponsored by the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce. A highlight […]
A district judge sentenced a registered sex offender to 35 years’ imprisonment after he admitted to distributing child pornography and obscene material to a minor. Edward J. Bates, 57, most […]
Larry died on Wednesday, December 3
Mabel died on Thursday, December 4
The Effingham banking team from First National Bank of Waterloo conducted their annual “Cookie Drop” when the Effingham Police Department, Effingham Fire Department, and RuralMed EMS are showered with cookies […]