J&J Ventures of Effingham recently donated $10,000 to Friends & Families of Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital to ...

After Vandalia scored and added the extra-point kick in overtime, Ian Whitehead knocked a way a two-point conversion attempt ...

Patoka native has song climb to No. 1 in the U.S. and UK By Rich Bauer On the heels of having a song rise to the top of the ...

DEBORAH SIMCOX Correspondent In new business a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit, which was given by Tricia Elam of Timmerman & Associates, was passed. The transfer of Lake Lot #154 from Rob ...

Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias has awarded nearly $22 million for library services and $6 million for literacy programs throughout the state. The grants for library ...

Marilyn Hope Swetland, 91, of Vandalia, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 7:05 p.m. at her residence. Graveside services for Mrs. Swetland will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00 ...

SGT Bradley Clinton Schwarm, 23, of Farina, passed away unexpectedly while stationed in Vilseck, Germany on October 02, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the ...

Beulah R. Ross, 86, of Beecher City, passed away at 4:30 PM, Saturday, October 05, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham. Per the family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. There ...

Debra Kae Kissiar, 68, of Vandalia, passed away October 06, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. Per the family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and a private inurnment will take place ...