The Effingham Public Library Board is expecting to pay off the mortgage on the library building later this month. Library Director Amanda McKay said there is a $625,000 balance on […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Dan Icenogle and Debbie Kramer, the cousins of Randolph “Randy” Adkins, present Lake Land College with the second-largest cash gift in the history of the College’s Foundation. Pictured (from left […]
The newly released 2025 Illinois Report Card highlights continued student growth and achievement across Teutopolis CUSD 50, reaffirming the district’s long-standing reputation for excellence in learning and community partnership. This […]
In anticipation of the 100th anniversary of legendary Route 66 in 2026, the Illinois State Museum (ISM) has launched an online database of 100 oral histories about the Mother Road. […]
Silas Earl Sasse, 4 year old son of Nicholas and Sarah (Brackney) Sasse, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at his home in Dieterich. Funeral services will be held at […]
The Effingham Water Authority Board awarded a bid for the next phase of beach improvements at Lake Sara. Elevate Excavating was the low of four bidders on the improvements at […]
Teutopolis village board members Wednesday finalized an agreement with Effingham County on the maintenance of Green Street. The County will maintain the driving surface of Green Street while the village […]