(JON BECKER’S PARENTS, STEVEN AND ESTHER, LIVE IN THE AREA AND JOINED JON AT WEDNESDAY’S ROTARY MEETING) Jon Becker had what some would term a dream job. He worked for […]
The TREC (Trail Recreation Effingham County) Board has voted to proceed with a major expansion of the TREC Trail. Construction plans and funding were already in place to build a […]
(TEUTOPOLIS SUPERINTENDENT MATT STURGEON IS FLANKED BY STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION DR. TONY SANDERS AND I-A-S-A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DR. BRENT CLARK) Matthew Sturgeon, superintendent of Teutopolis CUSD #50, has been […]
Dennis Ray Riley, age 81, of St. Elmo Illinois passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 27, from 5:00-7:00 at Pagel Funeral Home […]
The 2025 edition of the Citizens Police Academy was recognized at Tuesday night’s Effingham City Council meeting. Effingham Police Chief Jason McFarland shared with the graduates, “This is the beginning […]
A collision northwest of Effingham Monday afternoon resulted in two injuries. Effingham County Sheriff’s Office reported the crash occurred at 3:32pm on Illinois Route 33 at Lake Sara Road. 58-year-old […]