Gerald David “Jerry” Gould, age 94, of Bible Grove passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his home. Jerry was born on January […]
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Rodrick Lea Kelley (Rod), 96, of Effingham, formerly of Olney, IL, passed away on March 14, 2026 in Effingham, IL. Rod was the son of Mildred and Harry Lea Kelley […]
Effingham Unit #40 board members Monday approved the 2026-2027 school year. The first day for student attendance will be August 12 with teachers reporting the two days prior to that. […]
Effingham County Board members Monday approved a resolution opposing the Illinois Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill. The measure was passed out of committee last week and will take effect in September. The […]
Cowden-Herrick school board members have approved the calendar for the coming school year. August 13th will be the first student attendance day. The Board awarded the Herrick Elementary roof replacement […]
Kenneth Scott Talley, 63, formerly of Toledo, IL passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at his home in Effingham, IL. No services will be held; an intimate gathering with […]
Two people were injured when vehicles collided at US Route 40 and Illinois Route 128 between Altamont and St. Elmo. The crash happened at 1:30pm Saturday. Effingham County Sheriff’s Office […]