To address the needs of communities, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has launched HSHS Community Connect, a digital database of free- or reduced-cost community-based programs and services availa ...

NEWTON — Sydney Kinder felt she was at her "peak" when she was a sophomore on the Newton track and field team. That season ...

Forty-three harness races took place at the Effingham County Fair over the past week in Altamont. The races started on July 27 and ran through Friday afternoon.

ALTAMONT – Demolition Derby drivers went head to head in five events for thousands in cash prizes during the 2025 Effingham ...

The Reiss Family 4-H Endowment Scholarship was established in memory of Brenda Reiss, who passed away in 2017.

In 2025, Rumpke awarded $66,500 in higher education scholarships to students throughout its service area. To learn more about Rumpke’s scholarship program, visit Rumpke.com.

Beginning Aug. 5, the CN railway will be closing the W. Wabash Street crossing starting at 8 a.m. This closure will remain in effect until 4 p.m. Aug. 6. This ...

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation announced the Fall Grant Cycle for 2025. Grant opportunities are open from Aug. 26 to Oct. 7.

Robert and Julie Began, along with their daughter, Hannah, established the Heather Began Memorial Education Fund in memory of their daughter, Heather. The fund will offer a grant opportunity to ...

The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation announced applications are now open for the Central Illinois Rural Teacher Corps Fund – New Teacher Grant.

Wednesday, Aug. 13, is the first day of attendance for Effingham Unit 40 students. Buses will transport students to and from school. Exceptions are the Early Learning Center, East Side Preschool and ...

Alexis VanDyke received the Jeff Brooks Award, an honor created to celebrate the legacy of Jeff Brooks. As Youth Advisor for ...