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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Ronald Wayne Reynolds, 89, passed away September 19, 2024. Arrangements are through Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur, Illinois.

Joyce Ann Wise, 79, of Mulberry Grove, passed away Wednesday, October 02, 2024 at SBL Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM, Monday, October 07, 2024 at Hohlt & ...

Pamela A. Sidwell, 64, of Brownstown, passed away at 10:54 PM, Tuesday, October 01, 2024 peacefully at her home, surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held from 10AM-12PM, Saturday, ...

The National fire Protection Association announced “Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you!” as the official theme for Fire Prevention Week the week of October 6-12, 2024 at the NFPA Conference and Expo ...

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 ...

St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church drive, from 1-5, in the St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church Parish Center – GUTH room (sponsored by Salem KOC) -10/16, Salem Community blood drive, from 12-5, in ...

Rotarian Chuck Hutson’s September 24th program started as a humorous talk about wallpaper and thankfully became a question ...