Gregory L. Webb, 70, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be […]
BY MILLIE LANGE Effingham High School blasted Vandalia by a 17-0 count in four innings of softball action Tuesday and with that victory, Jerry Trigg earned his 500th career coaching […]
Effingham City Council members and officials participated in a budget workshop Tuesday in preparation for Fiscal Year 2027. City Administrator Steve Miller led Council members Larry Micenheimer, Libby Moeller and […]
NCAA Women’s Tournament Tuesday, March 24 Scores Youngstown State 61, Maryland Eastern Shore 42 Abilene Christian 77, Florida International 66 Purdue Fort Wayne 77, South Alabama 72 Friday, March 27 […]
(PHILLIPS AND HALBROOK) As a part of Ag Day at the State Capitol Tuesday, the 2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen, a resident of Effingham County, was honored in the […]
One of the many initiatives of Rotary International is improving literacy. On the local level, that involves support of educational instruction. The Study Shoppe, located south of Effingham Junior High […]
Arlon Wayne Beccue, age 85, of Mason, Illinois, passed away Monday March 23, 2026, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026, at […]