Madonna M. Vahling, 84 of Island Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026 with her family around her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 […]

Franklin “Frank” Kuhn Jr., age 84, of Greenup, IL passed away at home surrounded by his family on March 2, 2026. Per Frank’s wishes, cremation rites were accorded. There will […]

Elizabeth Joan Ettelbrick passed away November 2, 2025, in Naperville, IL. She was 89. Joan was born at home in Woodbury, IL on March 22, 1936, to Ben & Frona […]

Roberta L. Conour, 77, of Batavia, Ohio passed away on March 2, 2026, at Clermont Mercy Hospital. “Bobbie” was born on August 16, 1948, in Effingham, Illinois, the first daughter […]

Effingham Park Board commissioners Monday heard that work on Phase Two of the skate park at Hendelmeyer Park could be completed in the next several days. Park District Director Jeff […]

The Effingham County Economic Development Advisory Committee Tuesday discussed funding for two new businesses. The final say on funding for the projects rests with the Effingham County Board when they […]