Work will begin Tuesday the 29th of September on the Lake Sara Dam. This will result in single lane and full road closures of E. Park Ave. over the dam […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Howard A. “Dude” Hartman, age 64, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 […]
Local authorities are investigating the possibility that a bomb was found in a vehicle in Effingham over the weekend. 30-year-old Cody M. Welch of Teutopolis was arrested by Effingham City […]
The 2026 Effingham High School Homecoming King and Queen were crowned at halftime of Friday night’s football game. The Homecoming Queen is Maci Hayes, while the Homecoming King is Rece […]
As measles cases across the country increase, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves by confirming they are vaccinated against the disease. While the […]
Patricia K. Lotz, age 80, of St. Peter, Illinois, went to her heavenly home on Friday, September 25, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral service will be Friday, October 2, […]
Sandra Kay Hartrich age 84, of Newton passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Bethesda Rehab and Therapy Center in Kirkwood, Missouri. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at […]