The winners of the 2025 City of Altamont Christmas Lighting Contest have been announced. The first place winner will receive a 100% free electric bill for the month of December, […]
Author: Greg Sapp
The Effingham City Plan Commission Tuesday approved a revised site plan for A-1 Liquors at 201 South 4th Street. The revision involves vacating an alley, which will create additional parking […]
Members of the Effingham County Board’s Ambulance Oversight Committee Tuesday voted to resume monthly meetings. The committee has been meeting every other month. Committee Chair Sandi Rich said she wants […]
Details have been released on a two-vehicle crash Friday at US Route 40 and Illinois Route 128, west of Altamont. The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened at […]
Dorothy died on Saturday, December 6
Effingham County deputies served an arrest warrant on a Teutopolis resident Friday afternoon. 34-year-old Jeffery R. Esker was arrested as a result of alleged criminal offenses reported within the county […]
The Altamont City Council has filled a vacancy among its commissioners. Zain Parker was chosen Monday night to serve as a Council member until May of 2027. Parker was chosen […]