Carolyn died the afternoon of Tuesday, August 19th
Author: Greg Sapp
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Cumberland Road (U.S. 40) in St. Elmo will close for improvements and repairs at the railroad crossing. Work will begin Monday, Aug. 25 […]
John “Larry” Kane, 89, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at his home in Effingham. Private family services will be held at a later date. Bauer Funeral Home is assisting.
(FROM LEFT, CHRISTOPHER AND ANDREA MATHEWS ARE THE OWNERS OF BLACKBIRD CHOCOLATE COMPANY. ROTARY WEEKLY PROGRAM CHAIRMAN HENRY SIEMER POSES WITH A BOX OF BLACKBIRD CHOCOLATES) Effingham Noon Rotarians had […]
Effingham City Council members got good news this week concerning the construction of Santa Maria Avenue. City Director of Public Works Jeremy Heuerman said that bids on the extension of […]
Cowden-Herrick school board members approved Karly Smith as volunteer high school volleyball assistant coach at this month’s meeting. The Board approved a tentative budget for the new fiscal year, approved […]
Stew-Stras school board members Wednesday hired Alyssa Pruemer for a paraprofessional position, and hired Jerod Ruffner as high school Scholar Bowl coach. The Board accepted Hanna Niemerg’s resignation as junior […]