An Effingham woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison on drug charges. 36-year-old Shawna N. Mitchell pleaded guilty in Fayette County Circuit Court to unlawful possession with intent […]

Fire destroyed a machine shed Friday morning near Strasburg. Firefighters were called just after 9am about three miles east and north of Strasburg. The structure was owned by Marilyn Figgins. […]

Maudie Younger, 101, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 7:30 am on Thursday September 4, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. Graveside services will take place at […]

Effingham Junior High  School claimed a girls cross country meet at Ballard Nature Center Thursday. The Mustangs scored 25 followed by Teutopolis 48 and Charleston 51. Effingham’s Emery Spicer won […]