The Effingham County Board Monday approved various proclamations. Board Chairman Josh Douthit recognized Angie Moeller and 4-Her Jackie Sparling as National 4-H Week is set for October 4-10. The General […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Severe weather visited Clay County Sunday night and early Monday. Thanks to Mike Bowman who took this photo a half-mile west of Laclede along Illinois Route 37 at 7:04pm while […]
Mary Ellen (Schuette) Mayhall (age 77) of Effingham, Illinois, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026 at St. John’s Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 […]
Effingham County Board members Monday approved an employee health insurance incentive. The incentive is up to $1,000/month, along with $2,500 HSA contribution and full HRP coverage. The Board approved the […]
Jerome (Jerry) Thoele, 62 of Effingham, IL, died at 10:30 AM on Saturday, September 12,2026 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital. Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, September […]
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is proud to announce its 12th class of recipients of the IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award. The 2026-27 honorees encompass two active media members, […]
Diana Kay James age 81, of Newton passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Illinois. Memorial services to honor Diana’s life will be held at […]