Events for February 20, 2026
Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park
Have you ever seen America's national bird, the bald eagle? Soaring on a 6 to 7 1/2 foot wing-span, eagles are magnificent! It is not necessary to travel all the […]
Annual Tree Sale
The public can call the Effingham County SWCD office to have an order form emailed or mailed to them.
Red Cross Blood Drives in February
American Red Cross Blood Drives in February: 2/5, Thursday, Knights of Columbus Hall, Newton, Noon - 5:30 PM 2/6, Friday, Newton High School, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM 2/10, Tuesday, […]
Friday’s Schedule
HIGH SCHOOL Boys Basketball Effingham at Mattoon, 6 p.m. (LISTEN ON 979XFM) St. Anthony at Cumberland, 6 p.m. (LISTEN ON KJ COUNTRY 102.3) Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at Altamont, 6:15 p.m. St. Elmo/Brownstown […]
FCCLA Soup Supper in Altamont
An FCCLA Soup Supper will be at Altamont Community High School, this Friday, February 20th. Serving will be from 5:30 - 8:00 pm in the FCS room. There will be […]


