Effingham Noon Rotary Club focused on Meals on Wheels at their meeting August 27. Meals on Wheels is a focus of CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation, but is an endeavor supported […]
Author: Greg Sapp
James “Jim” A. Phillips, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Deltona, Florida, on August 2, 2025. Formerly of Neoga, Illinois, Jim leaves behind a lifetime of jokes, […]
The Effingham County Economic Development Committee Tuesday heard that more than 23 thousand dollars is available for loans to new or expanding businesses in the county. Meanwhile, committee chairman Dave […]
A Newton man was injured in a motorcycle crash in Effingham over the weekend. 25-year-old Chase Zumbahlen was involved in a single-vehicle crash at Willow and Pembroke. The crash was […]
Merrill died on Monday, September 1
Josh Douthit of Effingham has announced plans to seek re-election to the Effingham County Board. Douthit, a Republican, represents District B. He is currently serving as Chairman of the County […]
What was a reported “motorist assist” is now being investigated as a vehicle theft in Fayette County. Just after 11:30pm Wednesday, St. Elmo Police observed the “motorist assist” on I-70 […]