Judith E. ‘Judy’ Stuemke, 85, of Altamont died at 11:30 a.m., Monday, August 3, 2026 at Lutheran Care Center, Altamont. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Larry Shane Shaffer age 55, of Casey, Illinois passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at his home. Cremation rites will be accorded to Shane. The family is planning a memorial […]
Daniel J. Pruemer, 76 of Teutopolis, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 […]
LeAnn Buening, 70 of Teutopolis, passed away at 7:43pm on July 31, 2026 at home surrounded by the love of her family. A memorial mass will be held at 11:30 […]
Monday will be a busy day at the Effingham County Fair. Due to Sunday’s rainout, there will be 15 heats of harness racing, starting with Jeffers Memorial Stakes. Due to […]
Fayette County Coroner David Harris Sunday announced that a three-year-old child was a drowning victim in Fayette County. Fayette County Sheriff Ronnie Stevens contacted Coroner Harris Friday evening regarding the […]
(FAIR QUEEN KRISTA PHILLIPS) Rain has impacted the start of the 82nd Effingham County Fair. The feature Saturday evening attraction, the Pro Pulling League Champions Tour sponsored by Beck’s and […]