The 154th Jasper County Fair will begin June 22 and continue until June 28. Weather permitting, the carnival will be ready for rides beginning Monday, June 21 and continue nightly […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Sen. Steve McClure (podium), R-Springfield, speaks about the lawsuit next to Cass Casper, the lead attorney on the case (middle), and the victim’s parents (right), at a news conference in […]
A festive atmosphere surrounded the start of the Torch Run for Special Olympics in downtown Effingham Wednesday morning. The group of Special Olympians on hand for the kickoff to […]
Seth died on Monday afternoon, January 27
(JASON McFARLAND) Members of the Effingham City Council Tuesday indicated that Kurt Davis will become Chief of the Effingham City Police Department upon Jason McFarland’s retirement as of the end […]
Altamont resident Charles Beavers pleaded guilty Tuesday to a count of residential arson. The 60-year-old Beavers was arrested in January of 2024 by Altamont City Police. Beavers was charged with […]
Brownstown school board members Monday approved a resolution of intent to issue up to $7.2 million in funding bonds. The bonds will finance construction of an area that will include […]