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 […]
The Effingham County Chamber announces Northside Ford-Lincoln and McMahon Meats as the 2026 Excellence in Business Award recipients. The businesses will be formally recognized during the 2026 Chamber Gala: Saturday […]
Dieterich village board members passed their fiscal year tax levy. The General Fund levy totaled $70,095. The Board granted a two-year extension for two lots in Dieterich Industrial Park East […]
Cumberland school board members took action on several personnel matters at this month’s meeting. Two of the moves are for next school year. Hannah Eubanks will serve as high school […]
Yvonne died on Tuesday night, December 16
North Clay school board members Wednesday approved the district’s fiscal year tax levy. The Board decided on a 55% tax levy, which resulted in an estimated tax rate for the […]