Richard J. Worman, 92 of Effingham, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Friday, […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Colon cancer screening just got easier. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is giving away at-home screening tests while highlighting that colorectal cancer is […]
Altamont school officials met Saturday for a strategic planning meeting. Mark Holland led a transportation update, including a fleet update and five-year rotation discussion. For next year, the district is […]
Effingham Mayor Mike Schutzbach has released a statement on housing and what the City is doing to address the issue. Here is the Mayor’s report: “I want to take a […]
Local authorities have apprehended two individuals who were in a vehicle pursuit. The suspects were being pursued on the interstate when they exited at the Keller Drive interchange. The suspect […]
Brownstown school board members have hired Mark Riley as junior/senior high school principal for the coming school year. Riley will succeed the retiring Samuel Alli. The Board employed Faith Stallard […]
CaSandra J. “Cas” Sparling, 39, of Altamont, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, IL. Per Cas’ wishes, no services […]