Neoga schools will now re-open on Wednesday, March 26, not on Monday, March 24. Here is a Facebook message shared by Neoga Superintendent Kevin Haarman with the latest information: Important […]

  United Way of Effingham County has released the application to receive funding from the 2025 Campaign. Agencies requesting funds must be non-profit organizations with a 501(c)(3) certificate. Agencies who […]

(McCLURE) The New Salem State Historic Site is now slated to receive an infusion of funding to perform major repairs, following the work of State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield), Representative […]

Personnel items highlighted the March meeting of the St. Elmo school board. The Board hired Casey Garrett as Special Education teacher for the coming school year, employed Laura Smith as […]

Effingham Water Authority trustees got an update on the plans for the beach and recreation complex at Lake Sara at this month’s meeting. Parks and Rec Committee Tom Ryan reported […]

Cowden-Herrick school board members have approved a three-year contract extension for Superintendent Seth Schuler. Schuler has served as Cowden-Herrick superintendent since 2018. The Board also accepted the resignation of Lindsay […]

Effingham Fire Chief Brant Yochum and City Police Lieutenant Aaron Lange were honored at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting for lifesaving steps they took earlier this year. City Administrator Steve […]