(MIKE KIRCHHOFF AND JEAN BOHNHOFF) Jean Bohnhoff, known for her work on behalf of aging issues, was the February 12th guest at the Effingham Noon Rotary Club meeting. Bohnhoff discussed […]

Fire damaged two backyard sheds at 800 South Pembroke Street Monday afternoon. Effingham Fire Chief Brant Yochum said a neighbor was burning and the fire got away from them and […]

Jasper County board members are reaching the end of a campaign to choose a new county flag. Designs were submitted in the fall, and voting concluded in early January. The […]

Clay County authorities arrested a Flora man on charges that began with the alleged harassment of minors. In late December, 43-year-old Michael Persinger was the subject of reports related to […]

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2024-2025 Nonprofit Executive Round Table grant opportunity. A total of $5,000 has been awarded to two libraries in the region. […]