Altamont City Council members Monday announced an estimated appropriation for the coming fiscal year at $9,566,366. That’s an increase of $121,000 from last year, but the amount could change in […]

Dieterich school board members Monday approved a four-year teacher contract with members of the Dieterich Education Association. The Board approved the property/casualty and liability insurance renewal with PSIC for the […]

Altamont school board members Monday awarded a bid for an addition to Altamont Grade School. K. Wohltman Construction of Effingham was awarded the bid for $1,478,000. AGS Principal Kris Biggs […]

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a disaster declaration for Effingham County on Friday July 10. This means that homeowners, residents, and small businesses in Effingham County, that were […]

The Effingham County Board’s Administrative Committee Monday reviewed opioid funding and its availability to those wanting to get off the drug. Sheriff Paul Kuhns acknowledged funding, but said, “We have […]

Cowden-Herrick school board members approved an intergovernmental agreement. The agreement is with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, pending the sheriff’s approval. The Board also employed Roy Miller as a bus […]