Franklin “Frank” Kuhn Jr., age 84, of Greenup, IL passed away at home surrounded by his family on March 2, 2026. Per Frank’s wishes, cremation rites were accorded. There will […]

Elizabeth Joan Ettelbrick passed away November 2, 2025, in Naperville, IL. She was 89. Joan was born at home in Woodbury, IL on March 22, 1936, to Ben & Frona […]

Roberta L. Conour, 77, of Batavia, Ohio passed away on March 2, 2026, at Clermont Mercy Hospital. “Bobbie” was born on August 16, 1948, in Effingham, Illinois, the first daughter […]

Effingham Park Board commissioners Monday heard that work on Phase Two of the skate park at Hendelmeyer Park could be completed in the next several days. Park District Director Jeff […]

The Effingham County Economic Development Advisory Committee Tuesday discussed funding for two new businesses. The final say on funding for the projects rests with the Effingham County Board when they […]

Gene Schumacher, 81, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was […]

One of the few contested races in the March 17th primary election is for 4th Judicial Circuit Judge. The seat is an at-large judgeship, meaning the winner will be chosen […]