HSHS Home Care invites community members to join them for butterfly release ceremonies at two Hospital Sisters Health System hospitals: Thursday, May 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the Healing Garden of St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham Wednesday, May 27, at 4:00 p.m. in the Healing Garden (east side) of Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville […]

American Red Cross Blood Drives in May: 5/5, Tuesday, Casey United Methodist Church, Noon - 6:00 PM 5/5, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM 5/8, Friday, Altamont High School, 8:15 AM - 2:00 PM 5/14, Thursday, First Baptist Church, Shelbyville, Noon - 5:00 PM 5/17, Sunday, St Joseph Stringtown Community Club, Stringtown, […]

The work of local artist Johanna Stice is on display, now through Saturday, June 27 in the art gallery at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library. Stice, a native of Effingham raised in Teutopolis, has been creating art for as long as she can remember.  Her artistic journey began at the age of 5, […]

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES In The Area: Saturday, May 16 - Green Creek Cemetery - Saturday 7 p.m. Sunday, May 17 - Loy Cemetery (east of Heartville) - Sunday 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23 - Watson Cemetery - Saturday 9 a.m. Sunday, May 24 - Teutopolis (St. Francis Cemetery) - Sunday 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 25 […]

The Village of Strasburg will hold their annual town wide rummage sales and flea market on Saturday, May 23, beginning at 7 a.m. Sale locations, featured items and sale times will be posted on these Facebook pages: “Strasburg Community Action Network – SCAN” and “Strasburg, IL:  Right In The Middle of Everything!”  Check the list […]

The Strasburg American Legion Auxiliary Unit #289 will be holding Poppy Days on Friday and Saturday, May 22 and 23. Little red poppies can be worn in memory of those who have died in all wars.  Your donations will assist in the rehabilitation of veterans who are currently hospitalized, suffering from wounds and illness.

Effingham Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club Station 64 will be hosting our 12th annual Willow Long Memorial Ride on Saturday, May 23. Sign up is from 10:00 to 11:45 at Danny's Bar and Grill, 7722 South US 45 in Effingham.  Kickstands up at noon. All makes of bikes and vehicles are welcome. Cost is $ […]

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES In The Area: Saturday, May 16 - Green Creek Cemetery - Saturday 7 p.m. Sunday, May 17 - Loy Cemetery (east of Heartville) - Sunday 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23 - Watson Cemetery - Saturday 9 a.m. Sunday, May 24 - Teutopolis (St. Francis Cemetery) - Sunday 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 25 […]