A local woman has been arrested on a series of charges, directly or indirectly related to drugs. 36-year-old Marilinda J. Oehmke of Effingham was arrested Tuesday morning by Effingham County […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Jason Keith Rentfro, 53, of Mode, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a celebration […]
Gerard Broeker, 56, of Springfield, Illinois (formerly of Effingham) passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at his home in Springfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at […]
Audrea “Kay” Adams, 84, of Strasburg, Illinois, passed away on September 27, 2026, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham surrounded by the love of her family. Funeral services will […]
Bernice Graumenz, 92, of Altamont died at 3:24 AM, Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont, IL. Online condolences may be expressed […]
Joan Catherine Koester, 88, of Effingham, passed away on Saturday September 26, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held […]
Work on Lake Sara dam has been pushed back to next week starting on October 5th. Park Avenue over the dam will be down to one lane during removal of […]