http://www.effinghamdailynews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:55:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_310105636.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_310105636.html Effingham County officials continue to discuss the state of the county’s animal control department. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:51:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_310105326.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_310105326.html The Knights of Columbus Building in Effingham Thursday was flooded with high school students attending the 2009 Future Fair Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:49:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_310105046.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_310105046.html Rosen, a senior civil engineering major, was conducting RILEM tests on selected bricks at the 137-year-old building to determine the brick’s ability to stand up under winter conditions. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:10:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_309101231.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_309101231.html After 16 years of serving the city, St. Elmo’s police chief was shocked when he received notice Wednesday he was terminated effective immediately — and he doesn’t know why. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:02:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_309100405.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_309100405.html Neighbors from every direction and friends of both the late Brett Schutte and his parents came to the rural Sigel farm Wednesday to harvest nearly 300 acres of soybeans John and Brett planted. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:49:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_307100056.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_307100056.html The race for the District H seat on the Effingham County Board next year is shaping up as a rematch of the 2006 race. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:08:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_308100930.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_308100930.html The Rosebud Theatre in Effingham may not be closing its final curtain after all. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:05:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_308100558.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_308100558.html Muddy fields, wet crops continue to frustrate farmers Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:24:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_301180900.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_301180900.html An above-ground storage tank north of St. Elmo containing a natural gas byproduct caught on fire Wednesday injuring two workers. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:56:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_307095908.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_307095908.html Fall leaf burning can be dangerous or even illegal if not done properly Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:21:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_306112037.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_306112037.html Sally Maske’s self-contained special education classroom at the Efffingham Early Learning Center has only nine students, but their excitement and enthusiasm make the classroom feel packed. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:29:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_304012912.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_304012912.html Col. Scott Thoele was toying with the idea of retiring from the Illinois Army National Guard after returning from Afghanistan earlier this year. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:45:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_302124629.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_302124629.html A new advisory speed limit has been posted on U.S. 45 south of Effingham that may help ease the rush of traffic in front of Central School. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:11:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_301101309.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_301101309.html Board chairman says there is no money in the bank to pay back Rosebud Theatre 2010 season ticket holders Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:34:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_300103615.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/local_story_300103615.html Roy Dean Rogers III's life was cut short last week at the hands of a suspected drunk driver. Monday, more than 100 people braved chilly, breezy conditions outside New Hope Church in Effingham to remember the 18-year-old Rogers.