The first reports of damage came in around 8 p.m. near Beecher City in the northwest corner of Effingham County. The tornado traveled east-southeast with the worst damage running from […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Effingham County Board Chairman, Joshua Douthit, issued a disaster proclamation today for Effingham County in response to a tornado and severe weather in Effingham County. A disaster proclamation grants Effingham […]
(THANKS TO KERRY HIRTZEL FOR THIS PHOTO OF THE TORNADO THAT VISITED THE SHUMWAY AREA AROUND 8PM WEDNESDAY) Effingham County and the Effingham area were visited by powerful storms Wednesday […]
An Effingham man was sentenced to jail time in a case that involved a stolen vehicle and several crashes. 22-year-old Draven Shelton was taken into custody last August after stealing […]
Infrastructure projects were approved Tuesday by the Effingham City Council. A property swap was involved between the City and the Effingham Park District. The agreement involves a transfer of a […]
Effingham city officials are continuing with oversight of Village Square Mall, while keeping an eye on whether any further court action will come in the saga regarding the facility. The […]
Effingham City Council members heard requests Tuesday for funding from two local entities. Norma Lansing and Josh Bullock were seeking funds for the CORE Academy, the organization providing instruction for […]