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 […]

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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 […]

Join us for a GREAT night of music in Evergreen Hollow Park!!! Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp - A Cajun-Creole Honkytonk Party driven by the Grateful Dead of Creole Music! Family Tradition - a local band playing good ol' classic southern rock Mr. Bill - Bill Poss's kid show with great sing-alongs, to open! All-ages […]

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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.