In a series of tense closed-door meetings in Springfield’s cavernous Bank of Springfield Center, which the House rented out ...

South Central school board members have appointed James VanScyoc as principal for South Central Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year. VanScyoc will succeed Greg Grinestaff, who is retiring, as ...

In personnel matters, the North Clay board accepted the resignation of Kim Teague as junior high Scholar Bowl coach, accepted the resignation of Mike Owens as junior high head baseball coach and as ...

Stewardson-Strasburg school board members discussed the levy for the new fiscal year at this week's meeting. The Board purchased a 2019 model 14-passenger activity bus for $67,360, and discussed a $50 ...

Effingham City Police were called to a local residence Thursday night about 10:00 due to a report of an unresponsive man. The Effingham County Coroner's Office was called to the scene. The man was ...

Effingham City Council members Friday voted to approve the seeking of $3 million in State grant funds. The money will be ...

The Hatchets defeated Altamont, 25-17, 25-17 in the opening match. Brinlie Durbin led the team in assists with 25. Kinley Quast had 13 digs. Mya Friese led in kills with nine while Alaira Friese had ...

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Keller Stocks, the Mt. Zion quarterback, has thrown for 18 touchdowns. Other offensive weapons for the Braves are receivers Jacob Harvey and Brayden Trimble, tight end J.C. Anderson, and running backs ...

Wheeler resident Joshua Lester has been sentenced to prison for a sex offense. Lester, who will turn 44 on Saturday, pleaded guilty. At the time of Lester's arrest in 2023, Effingham City Police Chief ...

Petitions are now available for those interested in running for Mayor of Altamont. Whoever is elected Mayor will succeed Dan Milleville, who resigned the office earlier this year. The term will run ...

The Effingham County Board Tax and Finance Committee Thursday worked to bring the county budget and levy process to a close. Committee members set amounts for the Veterans Assistance Commission, ...