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 […]

What was a reported “motorist assist” is now being investigated as a vehicle theft in Fayette County. Just after 11:30pm Wednesday, St. Elmo Police observed the “motorist assist” on I-70 […]

A Newton resident faces charges after an investigation that involved Jasper and Fayette County authorities. Fayette County and St. Elmo Police Officers responded to an address on Cherokee Strip in […]

NEWTON — Newton High School opened the football season with a 35-21 victory over Bethalto Civic Memorial Friday. The Eagles moved into a 7-0 lead in the opening quarter and […]