Altamont school board members Monday approved recommendations of the Curriculum Committee including purchases for high school Biology, high school Earth Science, Grades K-2 Phonics, and Weight Training. The Board also […]
Author: Greg Sapp
James Rentfrow, 76, of Farina, formerly of Effingham, died on March 3rd, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 4th, 1949, in Effingham to Norman and Bernice […]
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced that an estimated 250,000 Illinoisans with a disability are now eligible to open ABLE accounts that allow them to save and invest money to […]
Debra Lin “Debbie” Stortzum, age 64, of Ramsey, IL passed away on February 22, 2026. Debbie was born March 20, 1961 in Flora, IL the daughter of James and Shirley […]
The Effingham County Emergency Management Agency (ECEMA), in collaboration with the National Weather Service in Lincoln, has canceled Tuesday night’s Severe Storm Spotter Training. The class was canceled due to […]
Janet L. Kistner, 76, of Newton, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Janet was born April […]
A Mason man was injured in a UTV crash Friday night. Effingham County Sheriff’s Office reported the crash happened at 7:18pm on 750th Street, just south of Interstate 57. The […]