Members of the Effingham County Board’s Legislative Committee Tuesday discussed an advisory referendum regarding a Federal scholarship tax credit. County Board Chairman Josh Douthit said the measure would have no […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Cowden-Herrick school board members voted to approve a proposal from Upchurch and Associates to replace the Cowden-Herrick Elementary School roof. The Board approved a high school science field trip to […]
The Effingham Water Authority has announced the burning of leaves and landscape waste is permitted at Lake Sara between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. NO BURNING IS […]
Richard died the afternoon of Monday, October 13
Harlene K. Rathert fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. Her earthly journey concluded on October 10, 2025, at the age of 85. Harlene’s life was […]
State Representatives Brad Halbrook filed two bills to combat what he termed the “intrusive” mental health bill, SB1560, signed into law by Governor Pritzker in July. The new law requires […]
Shelby County Board members acted on several transportation issues at this month’s meeting. The Board approved an engineering agreement with Gonzalez Engineering for a railroad crossing in Clarksburg Township with […]