The Illinois Library Association recently announced recipients of the 2019 ILA Awards.
Joanna Mitchell of Effingham recently attended Space Academy at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, home of Space Camp, Space Camp Robotics, Aviation Challenge, U.S. Cyber Camp and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center's Official Visitor Center.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Friends of Lake Shelbyville will hold a silent auction for impounded deer stands and climbing sticks on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the government vehicle compound south of the Lake Shelbyville Administration Building.
Registration days for St. Elmo Junior-Senior High School and Elementary School will be:
On July 13, the University of Illinois Extension office in Effingham County held the 2019 Effingham County 4-H Foods & Clothing Show Day at the First Baptist Church in Effingham.
SPRINGFIELD — The U.S. Census Bureau's Statistics in Schools program invites Illinois teachers to become 2020 Census ambassadors. Ambassadors will champion the 2020 Census in their classrooms, schools and communities and in doing so help Illinois achieve a complete 2020 Census count.
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SDS Technology announced the appointment of Vanessa McKee as Office Manager. She will join the leadership team of Steve Schallert, President and CEO, Sherry Waldo, Sales and Marketing Manager and Tim Woodall, Service Manager.
$200 Cash, Stainless Cup, Shirt & Hat — Breana Worman
Citing his commitment to the sanctity of human life, the Second Amendment and his opposition to tax increases, Cory Musgrave officially announced his intention to run for State Representative in the 109th District.
Kim Jansen was Tourism Director for the City of Effingham for several years. Jansen has taken that experience and applied it to her new role as Marketing Director at the EPC.
Effingham's Russ Marvel took Noon Rotarians on a journey to the past at their meeting July 10.
Bridge results from the Wednesday, July 10, match in Effingham were:
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The following marriage licenses were issued in Effingham County during the months of May and June:
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School registration will be Tuesday, July 23, from 3 to 7p.m. and Wednesday, July 24, from 4 6:30 p.m.
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On World Water Day March 22, EJ Water was invited to be a part of the Small Communities Water Dialogue at the U.S. Chamber in Washington, D.C. Among the attendees invited to the discussion were the EPA, USDA, RCAP, National Government Association, FEMA, Goldman Sachs, Rural Development, and …
The Effingham Public Library is conducting a short survey to gauge public interest in expanding access to the library to those who live outside of the city of Effingham.
A Dink and Dogs Pickleball contest will be held at Hendelmeyer Pickleball courts on Friday, July 12, at 5:30 p.m.
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CEFS Literacy Program recently held its annual volunteer/tutor recognition at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library.
Dr. Jeff Jenson, family medicine, recently joined HSHS St. Anthony’s Wound Healing Center’s care team to see patients one clinic day a week at the center.
Darren Bailey, who currently serves as a State Representative in the 109th District, announced his intentions to run for the Illinois State Senate in the 55th District.
The Area 5 Conference of the Retired Teachers of Illinois was hosted by the Effingham unit and held at Effingham High School on June 25.
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Bridge results from the Wednesday, July 3, match in Effingham were:
Beverly Soltwedel was installed as president of the Effingham Noon Rotary Club for 2019-2020.
Teutopolis American Legion Post 924 held its officer installation dinner on June 29.
Dr. Ryan Jennings, Chief Medical Officer at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital, spoke on the Zero Harm goal of the hospital and what its has done to help make Zero Harm obtainable.
Seventeen Stewardson-Strasburg Area Seasoned Citizens journeyed to the Effingham County Museum on June 26.
Nash Naam of Effingham has earned international recognition as a “Pioneer of Hand Surgery.”
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Nearly nine months after his unopposed general election victory, Dr. Kyle Thompson was sworn in as Regional Superintendent on July 1. Surrounded by Regional Office of Education 11 staff, Thompson repeated the oath of office at the Coles County Courthouse as directed by County Clerk Julie Coe.
Though fireworks are exciting, festive and fun, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital wants to remind community members that fireworks can also be dangerous. June 1 through July 4 is National Fireworks Safety Month, and it is important to understand firework safety and prevent serious injuries.
Fayette County Hospital District announced it selected Sarah Bush Lincoln of Mattoon to oversee its operations.
Al and Ann Church stand with the Effingham Daily News in front of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 13. The couple spent seven days in Istanbul and four days in northwestern Turkey, visiting many important Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman historical sites. Submit your travel p…
The ExxonMobil Annuitants Club met at the Ponderosa Steakhouse June 27 in Vandalia for the monthly noon luncheon. There were 15 members and six guests in attendance.
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce will host the First Friday Luncheon on July 12 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in the Lincoln/Kennedy room located at 1301 Ave of Mid America in Effingham.
The Relay for Life of Shelby County may look a little different this year, but its mission continues.
Wednesday evening pairs Wednesday, June 26
The 45th annual Day of Prayer for Life was held on June 26 at St. Francis Church in Teutopolis, with approximately 275 people in attendance throughout the day.
The broadband and telecommunications industry presented Mediacom Communications with a top technology award based on the company’s creation and implementation of “Molli,” a virtual assistant that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to augment customer service.
Effingham Attorney Q. Anthony (“Tony”) Siemer has recently relocated his law practice to the Lincolnland Building. The firm is located at 1901 South Fourth Street, Suite 203 (north end of building just off the elevator).
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Five local high school seniors attended the 2019 session of Premier Boys State held at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston June 8-14.
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces ISP will conduct Roadside Safety Checks (RSCs) in Effingham County during July.
Bridge results from the Wednesday, June 26, match in Effingham were:
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