A Newton resident faces charges after an investigation that involved Jasper and Fayette County authorities. Fayette County and St. Elmo Police Officers responded to an address on Cherokee Strip in […]

Land of Lincoln Credit Union of Decatur and Williamsville State Bank and Trust of Williamsville and wholly-owned subsidiary of WSB Financial, Ltd., jointly announced that they have entered into a […]

Due to the recent passing of Effingham resident Ron Worman, a planned benefit for Ron has been changed to a celebration. The Celebration of Life and Benefit for Ron Worman […]

Mattoon firefighters handled a structure fire early Friday morning. Firefighters were called just before 6am to 1417 Piatt. They arrived about five minutes later to find a single-story structure with […]

A Jewett resident has been sentenced to five years in prison for methamphetamine possession in Effingham County. 56-year-old Jeffrey Marlow was arrested for meth delivery in 2024, but pleaded guilty […]