Teutopolis school board members this week continued their in-depth review of district facility needs, long-term planning, and potential future financing strategies. The Board heard a presentation from Tom Crabtree and […]

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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]