Elizabeth Joan Ettelbrick passed away November 2, 2025, in Naperville, IL. She was 89. Joan was born at home in Woodbury, IL on March 22, 1936, to Ben & Frona […]
Roberta L. Conour, 77, of Batavia, Ohio passed away on March 2, 2026, at Clermont Mercy Hospital. “Bobbie” was born on August 16, 1948, in Effingham, Illinois, the first daughter […]
Effingham Park Board commissioners Monday heard that work on Phase Two of the skate park at Hendelmeyer Park could be completed in the next several days. Park District Director Jeff […]
The Effingham County Economic Development Advisory Committee Tuesday discussed funding for two new businesses. The final say on funding for the projects rests with the Effingham County Board when they […]
Frank Joseph Meyer, age 67, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and formerly of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 8:12 AM – Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home. Mass of Christian burial […]
Seventh-grade volleyball regionals got underway Saturday around the area. Following are how area teams did in each regional: Class 1A Grayville Regional Newton St. Thomas and Altamont Lutheran advanced in […]
Gene Schumacher, 81, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was […]