Sarah “Sue” Hampsten, 73, of Clay City, Illinois died on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Axiom Gardens of Flora. Sue was born July 15, 1952, to Ernie and Maxine (Rooksberry) […]
Author: Greg Sapp
by Patti Logan, Effingham County Extension Program Coordinator (FROM LEFT, SIERRA AND ELIZABETH KREKE) Effingham County 4-H members Sierra and Elizabeth Kreke recently represented the county at the Illinois 4-H […]
Kelly L. Shutt, 61, of Neoga, Illinois passed away Wednesday April 22, 2026 at his home. He was born October 20, 1964 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania to George and Betty (Seig) […]
The Effingham County jobless rate for February was 4.9%, up from 3.8% in February 2025. Total non-farm payroll employment increased by 150 jobs in February, compared to a year ago. […]
Neoga school board members got a breakdown at this month’s meeting on how facilities are being addressed as repair work continues following last spring’s tornado. Officials from K. Wohltman Construction […]
The end of the school year is drawing near. What with proms and graduation parties, the excitement can lead to poor choices with dangerous consequences. Accordingly, the Dieterich Fire Department […]
The official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Fire Training Center for the Effingham area is set for Friday. The ceremony will begin at 3pm at 705 East Eiche Avenue […]