James W. “Jim” Bowlin, 84, of rural Effingham IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 […]

Clay County board members Tuesday discussed how to fill a vacancy on the board since Chris Rinehart left the board to serve as Mayor of Louisville. Mary Cisne was appointed […]

Cumberland County board members Tuesday awarded bids for reconstruction of the Hazel Dell Road. The roadway runs from Illinois Route 130 to Illinois Route 49 between Greenup and Casey. The […]

County yield averages for corn and soybeans released this month by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service revealed some pleasant surprises in parts of the state and challenges in others from […]

Health and Wealth Into Retirement was the theme at the Effingham Noon Rotary Club meeting on May 14. Financial Advisor Christo Schultz of Midland Wealth Management and Orthopedic Physical Therapist […]

Johnnie L. Knierim, 56, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, […]