Rodrick Lea Kelley (Rod), 96, of Effingham, formerly of Olney, IL, passed away on March 14, 2026 in Effingham, IL. Rod was the son of Mildred and Harry Lea Kelley […]
Effingham County Board members Monday approved a resolution opposing the Illinois Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill. The measure was passed out of committee last week and will take effect in September. The […]
Cowden-Herrick school board members have approved the calendar for the coming school year. August 13th will be the first student attendance day. The Board awarded the Herrick Elementary roof replacement […]
Kenneth Scott Talley, 63, formerly of Toledo, IL passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at his home in Effingham, IL. No services will be held; an intimate gathering with […]
Members of the team are, front row, left to right, Reese Strigers, Gracyn Montgomery, Gia Bostedo, Brielle Friese, Cora Reed, Maddy Manhart and Hayden Reed. Back row, left to […]
Paul William Schafer, age 89, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM – Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Mass of Christian […]
Two people were injured when vehicles collided at US Route 40 and Illinois Route 128 between Altamont and St. Elmo. The crash happened at 1:30pm Saturday. Effingham County Sheriff’s Office […]