Eastern Illinois University is facing a reduction in staff. EIU President Jay Gatrell announced in an email Tuesday morning the elimination of 17 staff positions and the non-renewal of 23 […]
The City of Effingham and Effingham County have each officially declared Wednesday, October 15 as Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. City Mayor Mike Schutzbach and County Board Chairman […]
Members of the Effingham County Board’s Legislative Committee Tuesday discussed an advisory referendum regarding a Federal scholarship tax credit. County Board Chairman Josh Douthit said the measure would have no […]
Cowden-Herrick school board members voted to approve a proposal from Upchurch and Associates to replace the Cowden-Herrick Elementary School roof. The Board approved a high school science field trip to […]
The Effingham Water Authority has announced the burning of leaves and landscape waste is permitted at Lake Sara between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. NO BURNING IS […]
Teutopolis defeated Newton 19-25, 25-20, 25-21. The Wooden Shoes are now 17-7 on the season, while Newton slips to 15-12. Teutopolis–Kailyn Gaddis 3 digs, 10 serves, 1 ace, 8 pts, […]
Altamont traveled to Charleston and fell by a score of 1-0. The Trojans scored the only goal of the match just before the end of the first half. Altamont returns […]