Since the 1990s, a 911 system has operated in Effingham County. The decision was made to have dispatching points at the County Jail and at the city police station, with […]
Author: Greg Sapp
St. Elmo school board members Monday acted on personnel matters. The Board accepted the resignation of Samantha Elliott, effective May 22; accepted the resignation of Jordyn Gour at the end […]
Effingham Water Authority trustees heard from Sami Childerson of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources regarding property at Lake Sara that will be reserved. A preliminary meeting is being held […]
Dieterich village board members Monday approved allowing a 4th of July Celebration. Activities are planned for July 3rd and 4th at Liberty Park. The celebration will include a 4th of […]
Donald J. Kemme, 90 of Effingham, formerly of Shumway, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham. A Mass of Christian Burial […]
Effingham County Sheriff Paul Kuhns recognized three individuals, including two of his employees, at Monday’s Effingham County Board meeting for jobs well-done. (MORGAN WALKER AND EFFINGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF PAUL KUHNS) […]
Effingham Unit 40 school board members Monday looked to the future while also saluting those who have served well. Unit 40 Superintendent Andrew Johnson said the district is estimating that […]