Eastern Illinois University is facing a reduction in staff. EIU President Jay Gatrell announced in an email Tuesday morning the elimination of 17 staff positions and the non-renewal of 23 […]
Author: Greg Sapp
The City of Effingham and Effingham County have each officially declared Wednesday, October 15 as Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. City Mayor Mike Schutzbach and County Board Chairman […]
Members of the Effingham County Board’s Legislative Committee Tuesday discussed an advisory referendum regarding a Federal scholarship tax credit. County Board Chairman Josh Douthit said the measure would have no […]
Cowden-Herrick school board members voted to approve a proposal from Upchurch and Associates to replace the Cowden-Herrick Elementary School roof. The Board approved a high school science field trip to […]
The Effingham Water Authority has announced the burning of leaves and landscape waste is permitted at Lake Sara between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. NO BURNING IS […]
Richard died the afternoon of Monday, October 13
Harlene K. Rathert fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. Her earthly journey concluded on October 10, 2025, at the age of 85. Harlene’s life was […]