Effingham High School claimed a victory in freshman/sophomore football action Monday evening. The Hearts blanked Mattoon 12-0. Touchdowns were scored by Kellen Richmond and Bryden Kade, both rushing TDs.
Kathleen died on Saturday, October 18
Paul Russell Davidson, age 64, of Sailor Springs, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born May 9, […]
The Effingham County Board Monday agreed to disburse $18,000 in opioid funding to the Health Department Family Resource Center. They also approved a proclamation in support of Local Chamber of […]
Newton High School trailed Lawrenceville by a 7-6 opening quarter count but came back to lead 30-13 at halftime and went on for a 34-20 victory Friday in football action. […]
CHARLESTON — Effingham St. Anthony and Newton claimed second place finishes in boys and girls competition at the Trojan Classic Cross Country Invitationals Saturday. Mount Zion won the girls meet […]
Deb’s Catering and The Giving Plate in Altamont suffered major damage overnight Sunday due to fire. The fire affected a number of other operations. In addition to disrupting upcoming catering […]