The Effingham County Soil & Water Conservation District is now taking orders for its Fall Fish Sale. Offering a variety of fish species to help stock your pond and improve it's health and balance. Orders MUST be placed by September 25, with fish pickup Thursday October 15 from noon to 2 p.m. For an order […]

Red Cross Blood Drives in August:   8/6, Thursday, Knights of Columbus Hall - Newton, Noon - 5:30 PM 8/11, Tuesday, Grace United Methodist Church - Fellowship Hall, Neoga, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8/13, Thursday, Flora Church of the Nazarene - Gym, Noon - 5:00 PM 8/16, Sunday, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club - Parish […]

Red Cross Blood Drives in August:   8/6, Thursday, Knights of Columbus Hall - Newton, Noon - 5:30 PM 8/11, Tuesday, Grace United Methodist Church - Fellowship Hall, Neoga, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8/13, Thursday, Flora Church of the Nazarene - Gym, Noon - 5:00 PM 8/16, Sunday, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club - Parish […]

Here are the next dates for Enduring Freedom Ministries free distributions: Tuesday, August 4, from 4-6 p.m., with hot meals, clothing, laundry, haircuts, and groceries, Shumway location at 304 S. West Street (old grade school) Saturday, August 8, from 9-11:15 a.m., with groceries, Mason location at 861 E. Washington (Mason Civic Center) Tuesday, August 11, […]

Playdoh Playdate– from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 19th, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library. Bring your little ones for a fun-filled Play-Doh Playdate. No Registration Required. Ages 0-5. Visit effinghamlibrary.org, email info@effinghamlibrary.org or call 217-342-2464, Ext. 1, to learn more about this or other library programs.

The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) has officially begun its historic, inaugural 2026 season.  The league’s four teams – New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles – are taking the field at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield. The Regular Season runs through September 6th, with all games being played Wednesday through Sunday, with most […]

On Thursday, August 20th, you can enjoy the 'Rural Roots' Concert on the Square in Newton, part of Poss Music Works Summer Concert Series!  Come out and enjoy a special summer evening with a FREE concert from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The grand finale of the summer concert series is the Mitchell Faulkner Band, with […]

Red Cross Blood Drives in August:   8/6, Thursday, Knights of Columbus Hall - Newton, Noon - 5:30 PM 8/11, Tuesday, Grace United Methodist Church - Fellowship Hall, Neoga, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8/13, Thursday, Flora Church of the Nazarene - Gym, Noon - 5:00 PM 8/16, Sunday, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club - Parish […]

Part of Poss Music Works Summer Concert Series - Newton's 'Rural Roots' Summer Concert Series on the Square! Joe's Pizza - Newton (lot to the south, outdoor event) Sponsored by Embarras River Tourism Council In the lot next to Joe's Italian Foods Pizza on the square, come out to enjoy a special summer evening -- […]

The FACE Orchestra will be performing on Thursday, August 20, at 7:00 p.m.  The concert will be on the grounds of the old courthouse in downtown Effingham. Please bring a lawn chair and enjoy.

Family Bingo – from 5:00 to 6:00pm, Thursday, August 20th, at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library. Enjoy a fun evening of Bingo with plenty of chances to win great prizes! This all-ages event is perfect for friends and families to enjoy together. Registration is required. Visit effinghamlibrary.org, email info@effinghamlibrary.org or call 217-342-2464, Ext. […]