Edward Forrest Wilson, 83, of West Liberty, Illinois, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana, with his family by his side. Mr. Wilson […]
A Louisville woman has been sentenced to prison time. 44-year-old Melissa Schnepper pled guilty Tuesday to a count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Judge Josh Morrison sentenced Schnepper to 3-1/2 […]
The City of Effingham has released information on construction projects during the first quarter of 2026. Permits were issued for four new single-family residences…one each in January and March and […]
BY MILLIE LANGE Dieterich High School edged out to a 1-0 lead against North Clay/Clay City in softball action Tuesday and then cut loose. The Movin’ Maroons produced 16 more […]
10 FFA members have been selected as candidates for the 2026 Illinois FFA Major State Officer team. Being named one of the 10 candidates makes them eligible for election […]
BY MILLIE LANGE Cumberland High School claimed the championship of its own Pirate Boys Track Invitational Tuesday. The Pirates tallied 158.5 points followed by Casey-Westfield 101, Newton 75, Teutopolis 65, […]
Effingham City Council members Tuesday passed the budget for the City fiscal year that begins May 1. The measure includes a general fund budget of just under $45.6 million. The […]