(EFFINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL FFA ADVISOR TY TOTTEN WAS ON HAND FOR WEDNESDAY’S ROTARY PEACE POLE DEDICATION, ALONG WITH EHS FFA MEMBERS LOGAN ROEDL AND KYNDAL FEARDAY) One of the worldwide […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Effingham County Regional Airport commissioners reviewed use of the east-west runway extension. The extension has been open about two weeks. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held later this summer. […]
Lonnie David “Dave” Drum, 85, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on July 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Family and friends are invited to graveside […]
The Olney Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Office requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) investigate two homicides in Olney. Officers responded to two homes in the 400 block of […]
Effingham City Council members Tuesday approved a design engineering contract to extend Ford Avenue to connect it to Rickelman Avenue at 4th Street. Farnsworth Group of Effingham will do the […]
The Effingham City-County Enterprise Zone Board Tuesday reviewed projects approved in the zone this year. There are incentives available for projects built in the Zone including lower property taxes and […]
The 2026 Relay for Life of Effingham County is set for Friday night. This year’s theme is “Bases Loaded With Survivors, Caregivers, and Hope.” Activities will begin at 5pm at […]