Lonnie David “Dave” Drum, 85, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on July 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Family and friends are invited to graveside […]
Author: Greg Sapp
The Olney Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Office requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) investigate two homicides in Olney. Officers responded to two homes in the 400 block of […]
Effingham City Council members Tuesday approved a design engineering contract to extend Ford Avenue to connect it to Rickelman Avenue at 4th Street. Farnsworth Group of Effingham will do the […]
The Effingham City-County Enterprise Zone Board Tuesday reviewed projects approved in the zone this year. There are incentives available for projects built in the Zone including lower property taxes and […]
The 2026 Relay for Life of Effingham County is set for Friday night. This year’s theme is “Bases Loaded With Survivors, Caregivers, and Hope.” Activities will begin at 5pm at […]
Loren Dean “Tater” Wharton, age 57, of Mason, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, in HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of […]
(DREW HANFLAND WITH “CELEBRATE”) The Effingham Performance Center officially unveiled an American 250 sculpture. The EPC in connection with the Illinois Arts Council commissioned the sculpture on July 1. Local […]