A man was arrested after an altercation at a local store. The incident occurred on Saturday night. Effingham City Police Chief Kurt Davis said the man allegedly rammed his vehicle […]
Author: Greg Sapp
The Village of Dieterich has announced the results of its 2025 Christmas Lighting Contest. First place went to 400 Northpointe Drive, second place went to 405 North Main Street, third […]
Photo ID: 1st row: L. Beck, H. Buckman, M. Buzzard, S. Collins, S. Cunningham 2nd row: D. Doedtman, A. Feldhake, M. Greenwood, C. Holmes, M. Jenkins 3rd row: I. Jones, […]
A second person has died from injuries received in a multi-vehicle crash on I-57 in Coles County last week. Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer said 42-year-old Alicia J. Barks of […]
Merita died on Thursday, December 18
Hutson Everett Westendorf, 11-month-old son of Jack and Mackenzie Westendorf, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025. Funeral services to honor Hutson’s life will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, […]
Gerald Taphorn, 57, of Altamont, died at 3:53 a.m., Monday, December 15, 2025 at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO. A funeral mass will be held at […]