Jason Dean Vollmer, 55, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 […]
Author: Greg Sapp
John Keith Tucker, 79, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham. Private family graveside services will be held […]
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation have arrested two suspects as part of a death investigation after human remains were found in Lake Mattoon. Both suspects, 26-year-old James […]
Despite the hot weather, a good quantity of school supplies was collected during Thursday’s “Pack the Bus” event. This year’s event also received $4,000 in monetary gifts to pay for […]
Douglas Township has shared that they will be oiling roads this coming week. The work will take place on Monday and Tuesday, July 6th and 7th, weather permitting.
The United States Attorneys and United States Marshals for the Southern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Missouri announced today the results of a regional public safety initiative led […]
“Pack the Bus” for 2026 continues until 5pm today at our studios at Fayette and Willow in Effingham. We are collecting school supplies that will be distributed by Catholic Charities […]