Effingham County 911 board members are working to earn interest on funds on account. The Board Tuesday voted to renew a 12-month CD through Land of Lincoln worth $500,000, and […]
Author: Greg Sapp
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the crash east of Teutopolis that led to a release of anhydrous ammonia. The incident resulted in five fatalities, […]
Dieterich school board members Monday discussed a facility project. The work could include roof replacement over the junior high wing and cafeteria, addition of solar panels, tuckpointing, and a covered […]
Dale G. Normile, 83, of Windsor, Illinois, passed away to be with his Heavenly Father on September 6, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Dale was born on September […]
Lyle “Bruce” Brown, 63, of Herrick, IL, passed away at 8:02 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Eastview Terrace, Sullivan, IL. Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday, […]
Effingham High School Principal Kurt Roberts spoke to the Unit 40 school board Monday night on the subject of vaping. Roberts said 1.2 million high schoolers were vaping in 2024 […]
In the wake of the shooting of Charlie Kirk, members of the Effingham County Board Monday asked for civility in how county business is conducted. In opening the meeting, rather […]