Effingham Mayor Mike Schutzbach (seated center) recently signed a proclamation designating May 6-12, 2026, as Nurses Week to honor local nurses and the indispensable part they play in the healthcare […]
Effingham High School celebrated Senior Night by blanking Mount Vernon, 9-0 in tennis action Thursday. Seniors recognized were Cannon Bockhorn and Enea Vendraminetto. Bockhorn won his singles match by a […]
National Hockey League Thursday, May 7 Scoreboard Carolina 4, Philadelphia 1 East Second Round — Game 3, Carolina leads series 3-0 Friday, May 8 Schedule (Times Central) Montreal at […]
National Basketball Association Thursday, May 7 Scoreboard Detroit 107, Cleveland 97 East Semifinals — Game 2, Detroit leads series 2-0 Oklahoma City 125, Los Angeles Lakers 107 West Semifinals — […]
Randall Joe “Randy” Loy, age 74, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:40 AM on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services celebrating Randy’s […]
Major League Baseball Thursday, May 7 Scoreboard Chicago Cubs 8, Cincinnati 3 St. Louis 2, San Diego 1 New York Yankees 9, Texas 2 Washington 7, Mnnesota 5 Cleveland 8, […]
A St. Elmo man has been sentenced to four years in prison on two felony drug counts. 51-year-old Curtis Jennings pled guilty to counts of methamphetamine delivery and possession of […]