Nathaniel “Nate” Gray, 34, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2026. Nate grew up in Effingham and later made his home in Palm Bay, Florida where he built a life […]

Colon cancer screening just got easier. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is giving away at-home screening tests while highlighting that colorectal cancer is […]

Altamont school officials met Saturday for a strategic planning meeting. Mark Holland led a transportation update, including a fleet update and five-year rotation discussion. For next year, the district is […]

Effingham Mayor Mike Schutzbach has released a statement on housing and what the City is doing to address the issue. Here is the Mayor’s report: “I want to take a […]

Local authorities have apprehended two individuals who were in a vehicle pursuit. The suspects were being pursued on the interstate when they exited at the Keller Drive interchange. The suspect […]

Brownstown school board members have hired Mark Riley as junior/senior high school principal for the coming school year. Riley will succeed the retiring Samuel Alli. The Board employed Faith Stallard […]