The end of the school year is drawing near. What with proms and graduation parties, the excitement can lead to poor choices with dangerous consequences. Accordingly, the Dieterich Fire Department […]
Effingham High School played host to Taylorville and claimed an 8-1 victory in tennis action Thursday. The Hearts claimed five of the six singles contests. Andrew Kull was a winner […]
Kelly L. Shutt, 61, of Neoga, Illinois passed away Wednesday April 22, 2026 at his home. He was born October 20, 1964 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania to George and Betty […]
Lester J. Cheadle, 83 of San Diego, California, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California. A Memorial Mass will be held at […]
Major League Baseball Thursday, April 23 Scoreboard Chicago Cubs 8, Philadelphia 7 (F/10) Chicago White Sox 4, Arizona 1 Detroit 5, Milwaukee 4 Atlanta 7, Washington 2 San Diego 10, […]
Sarah “Sue” Hampsten, 73, of Clay City, Illinois died on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Axiom Gardens of Flora. Sue was born July 15, 1952, to Ernie and Maxine (Rooksberry) […]
by Patti Logan, Effingham County Extension Program Coordinator (FROM LEFT, SIERRA AND ELIZABETH KREKE) Effingham County 4-H members Sierra and Elizabeth Kreke recently represented the county at the Illinois 4-H […]