The Effingham County 911 Board was updated on new tornado sirens in place at two locations in the county at this month’s meeting. Work continues on getting the new tornado […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Mid-afternoon Tuesday, Fayette County Coroner Dave Harris was contacted by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office to respond to a river bridge east of Vandalia on US 40. A death was […]
Effingham Water Authority trustees heard from Attorney Kyle Boose at this month’s meeting regarding the franchise agreement with Wabash Communications. Wabash agreed to the negotiations at the October meeting. The […]
Jay D. Nelson, 63, of Jewett, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Monday November 24, 2025, at his residence, due to esophageal cancer. Graveside services will begin at 12:30 p.m. […]
Brownstown school board members approved their tentative tax levy, and approved insurance plans through Clemens Insurance. The Board also rolled over a CD at First National Bank of Brownstown. Board […]
Cowden-Herrick school board members approved the tentative 2025 tax levy at this month’s meeting. The Board approved Timber Watson and Gracie Wright as student volunteers to help with junior high […]
A Vandalia murder suspect will be examined as to his fitness to stand trial. 43-year-old Arnold Rivera, Jr. is being held on counts including first degree murder, aggravated criminal sexual […]