Three members of the Altamont High School trap shooting team were awarded medals for their fall trap shooting season during an Alatamont Unit 10 board meeting on Monday.

The Holidays can be hectic for anyone. From doing all of the Christmas shopping, to the thought that goes into the gifts, hosting or going to family’s house or the stress of being around the entire family at once.

2020 has been different in every way imaginable. From schooling, to jobs and everything in between. One thing that doesn’t seem to feel the same is the holidays.

The holidays have deep meaning to people. All for different reasons. Some look forward to the gifts, some look forward to the gathering of family. Some look forward to basketball and holiday tournaments.

Usually around this time of year, Dieterich athletic director Donetta Ohnesorge is used to the stress that comes with the holidays.

Senior Illinois Wesleyan guard and former Effingham Flaming Hearts legend and EHS Hall of Famer Grant Wolfe made the difficult decision to end his college basketball career.

2020 has brought change for everybody. But in some rare instances, that change was good.

Whether you know him simply as Tyler, T-Rep, Repking, or the owner of Repking Media, the fact of the matter is Bishop’s Tyler Repking is known almost everywhere he goes.

2020 has been a trying time for everyone. People have lost their jobs as well as any sense of normalcy. But what happens when you’re an independent contractor and the events you were booked for get postponed?

It has been a tradition among the men of the Jansen family; the Christmas after you turn 11, you get your first shotgun.

A pair of local coaches were included when the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame released its 2021 class that included former Effingham and Louisville head basketball coach Ron Reed, with Teutopolis junior high coach Kent Niebrugge being named in as well.

Following quite the successful season, the St. Anthony girls tennis team was given their awards for the season.

The stereotype has been heard for decades. Playing video games will turn your brain to mush. However, over the past few years, that old tale has been turned on its head, presenting a new question; instead of melting your brain, can video games actually help mold your brain?

The Effingham Unit 40 School Board on Monday voted to allow winter season sports, pending any further guidance from the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). This means that boys and girls basketball, swimming, competitive cheer, and scholastic bowl will be played at Effingham High School.

The Altamont Unit 10 Board of Education on Monday night gave the green light to the 2020-21 girls and boys high school basketball seasons, following guidelines established by the Illinois High School Association.

Altamont senior Brooke Runge made her decision on both her academic and athletic futures Monday when she made the decision to sign with Parkland College.

Late Tuesday afternoon, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced updated guidelines for sports; moving basketball from a medium risk sport to a high risk sport.

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and IDPH announced updated guidance for youth and adult recreational sports, including, but not limited to, school-based sports, travel clubs, private leagues and clubs, recreational leagues and centers, and park district sports programs. Collegiate sports and …

St. Anthony’s Allison Kowalke used a strong serve to overpower and Mattoon’s Emily Stortzum 6-4, 6-0 stifling the Green Wave players strong net game Tuesday afternoon at Community Park.

Altamont’s Jared Hammer knew he hit the ball solid. Fans heard the sophomore hit it solid. It was just a matter if the ball was going to stay fair or if the wind was going to blow the ball past the left field line giving the Indians a 5-4 victory over the visiting St. Anthony Bulldogs in ext…