Injuries resulted from a collision involving a car and semi near Altamont Monday night. The crash happened at 9:06pm in the westbound lanes about four miles east of Altamont. Illinois […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Thanks to everyone who has sent along information on damage from Monday’s storms. There were reports from throughout our listening area, and we have also received photos. Please feel free […]
Edward Joshua “Papa Cow” Hurst, 66, of Lerna, IL passed away at 8:29 pm at Willow Breeze Hospice house in Mattoon. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 to […]
Alvina Sue Hall, age 77, of Salem, Illinois passed away peacefully at 8:50pm, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Odin Healthcare Center in Odin, Illinois. Born on December 27, 1948, […]
Ruth C. Swingler, 84 of Sigel, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 […]
One person was killed and two others were injured as the result of a head-on collision south of Effingham during the noon hour Monday. Effingham County Coroner Kim Rhodes said […]
(FROM LEFT: BEVERLY SOLTWEDEL, LENNY GROSSEL, AND MIKE KIRCHHOFF) It’s a long way from Leipzig, Germany to Effingham County, Illinois, but Lenny Grossel is making the most of his time […]