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 September: 9/1, Tuesday, First Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, Casey, Noon - 6:00 PM 9/8, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM 9/11, Friday, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota, Effingham, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9/15, Tuesday, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin - Hall, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM 9/17, […]

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 […]

Red Cross Blood Drives in September: 9/1, Tuesday, First Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, Casey, Noon - 6:00 PM 9/8, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM 9/11, Friday, Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota, Effingham, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9/15, Tuesday, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin - Hall, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM 9/17, […]

Effingham resident Melody Lewis will display her artwork through September 30th in the Richard and Diane Siemer Family Vault Art Gallery at the Effingham Public Library. Born and raised in Effingham County, Melody left Illinois after college, spending 23 years in Orlando, Florida, and nine years in Northern California before returning home in 2024.  Her […]

The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from May 30th through October 31st.  The Market will be open from 8:00 - Noon on the old courthouse lawn. There will be fresh produce, baked goods, plants, and flowers, as well as arts and crafts.