Hour House, in partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). This year’s theme, “Caring Communities, Stronger Futures,” emphasizes the importance […]
BY MILLIE LANGE Three National Trail Conference teams competed in the Class 1A North Clay Boys Basketball Regional Monday evening. Cody Zimdars put on a scoring performance as North Clay […]
Gary Neil Washburn, age 77, of Effingham, Illinois passed away, Sunday, February 22, 2026, in his home, surrounded by loved ones. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on […]
Local authorities have apprehended two individuals who were in a vehicle pursuit. The suspects were being pursued on the interstate when they exited at the Keller Drive interchange. The suspect […]
Clara Rose (Hinterscher) Wilson, age 80, of Toledo, Illinois, passed away at 4:41 AM – Friday, February 20, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Mass of […]
Carol A. Hilton, 71 of Effingham, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 at her home in Effingham. No public services will be held at this time. Arrangements are in […]
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that bridge repairs will resume on the Banker Street overpass between Fayette Avenue and West Clark Avenue in Effingham beginning today, February 23. One […]