Dieterich resident Kevin J. Medford has been ordered held on multiple drug and firearm related charges. The 49-year-old Medford was arrested Monday by the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office. Patrol deputies […]
Author: Greg Sapp
John Edward Shook, age 47, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:50 AM – Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at his home. A visitation for family and friends will be held […]
Effingham Unit 40 school board members acted Tuesday on personnel matters. The Board hired Katie Lacy as a 6-1/2 hour cook and cashier at the junior high…Patricia Day as a […]
The Effingham City Council Tuesday was pleased to approve the final plat of River Ridge Subdivision, a 23-lot development on the west edge of the city off US Route 40. […]
Bob died the morning of Monday, October 6th
Alan Curtis Russell age 63, of Wheeler passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Illinois. Memorial services celebrating Alan’s life will be held at […]
The area communities and counties working together to bid electric supply for residents have decided to pause the aggregation program and to revert back to Ameren as the electrical supplier […]