STRASBURG — Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg edged Altamont 9-8 on the final play of a high school baseball game Saturday. The game was tied at 8-8 in the bottom of the seventh when […]

FAIRFIELD — Newton competed in the Fairfield Kickoff Volleyball Tournament during the weekend. In Pool Play, Newton defeated Lawrenceville 25-13, 25-19 and Carbondale 25-15, 25-29. In the Gold Bracket, the […]

Major League Baseball Monday, September 1 Scoreboard Chicago Cubs 7, Atlanta 6 (F/10) Athletics 11, St. Louis 3 Chicago White Sox 7, Atlanta 6 (F/10) Washington 2, Miami 0 New […]

EDWARDSVILLE — Effingham St. Anthony claimed sixth place at the Dick Gerber Golf Invitational Friday out of 22 teams. Normal University High won the meet with a 597 total followed […]

CHARLESTON — Effingham High School won the Charleston Red & Gold Soccer Tournament Saturday. The Hearts defeated Champaign  St. Thomas More 1-0 to reach the championship match. That’s where EHS […]

Josh Douthit of Effingham has announced plans to seek re-election to the Effingham County Board. Douthit, a Republican, represents District B. He is currently serving as Chairman of the County […]