North Clay school board members heard this week from John Logan Zink of the North Clay Park District. Zink spoke about the intergovernmental agreement between the school district and the […]
Author: Greg Sapp
An Effingham County man appeared in federal court to plead guilty to several charges for exploiting an elder out of an estimated $338,773. Edward L. Stief, Jr., 42, pleaded guilty […]
Ron died on Thursday, August 21st
Katherine “Kathy” Schoonover, 66, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Burial will be held in Old Union […]
Carolyn died the afternoon of Tuesday, August 19th
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Cumberland Road (U.S. 40) in St. Elmo will close for improvements and repairs at the railroad crossing. Work will begin Monday, Aug. 25 […]
John “Larry” Kane, 89, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at his home in Effingham. Private family services will be held at a later date. Bauer Funeral Home is assisting.