Photo courtesy of Ed Baumgarten: Tom Wright, Citizen of the Year 2026 A big crowd was “Stayin’ Alive” at the 2026 Effingham County Chamber of Commerce Gala Saturday night. […]
Donald Wayne Frey age 65, of McLeansboro, Illinois formerly of Newton, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, Marion, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded to […]
Dallas A. Sidwell, 75, of Altamont, died at 8:38 a.m., on Friday, January 16, 2026 at his home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, January […]
Boys Basketball Altamont 65 vs North Clay 64 FINAL Effingham 63 vs Mattoon 60 FINAL St. Anthony 59 vs Breese Mater Dei 52 FINAL Cumberland 66 vs Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City 36 […]
Flossie died on Monday, January 12.
Ronald Lee died on Wednesday, January 14
Kenneth died on Wednesday, January 14.