Carol Sue McElroy Hicks, 65, of Cowden, Illinois, passed away on June 19, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. She entered into the presence of her Lord and […]
THE TORNADO AT TEXICO (photo courtesy of Jason Franke) The most severe weather on Sunday occurred south of the Effingham area. Jefferson Fire officials say two people have died and […]
Donald F. Koester, 87, of Effingham, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 […]
Nelda Lorraine Sager, 94, of Avon, IN, formerly of Effingham, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Traditions at Reagan Park Assisted Living Facility. Lorraine was born in […]
Virginia Mae Lieb, 74, of rural Stewardson, IL, passed away at 3:56 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, surrounded by family in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Visitation will be […]
The candidates for the 2026 Dieterich 4th of July Celebration Little King and Queen contest have been announced. King candidates are Clyde Brummer, son of Matt & Candace Brummer; Tatum Garcia, […]
Beecher City school board members fleshed out the high school boys basketball coaching staff at this month’s meeting. Nate Coomer was hired as the JV coach and Garrett Wolfe was […]