Bruce Meyer, 68, of Mason, died at 2:50 p.m., Monday, September 7, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham, surrounded by loved ones. A private family Celebration of Life […]
Author: Greg Sapp
The Effingham County Emergency Telephone System Board heard more about a mobile PSAP. The Board is considering a mobile PSAP to be utilized in case the regular PSAPs would not […]
HSHS Medical Group is welcoming two new general surgeons to the Effingham area: Wendy Z. Lim, MD, and Sarah Christine Coe Policicchio, MD. Dr. Lim and Dr. Coe Policicchio are […]
Paul D. Johnson age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his family. Funeral services honoring Paul’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. […]
Probable cause was found to detain Effingham resident Travis Gillespie in custody on two counts of possession of sex abuse material. The 54-year-old Gillespie was arrested Thursday morning at a […]
The Illinois Fighting Illini opened the 2026 college football season Thursday with a 42-23 victory over UAB. Quarterback Katin Houser led the way for the Illini, throwing for 182 yards […]
Effingham defeated Mt. Zion in Apollo Conference action Thursday at all three levels. The Hearts varsity won 25-23, 25-18 to even their season record at 2-2. For the Hearts: Bailey […]