Local News
Effingham County Celebrates Law Day
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Students from Teutopolis, Altamont, and Dieterich High Schools have been invited to attend the Effingham County Law Day event scheduled Thursday, May 2, 2024. This annual event kicks off at the Effingham County Government Center with an introduction and welcome from Judge DeLong. Stude...
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Lake Land College Board Of Trustees Nominate Matt Landrus For ICCTA Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Award
Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Lake Land College Board of Trustees nominated English Instructor Matt Landrus for the Illinois Community College Trustee Association (ICCTA) Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Award. The Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Award is presented each year to an Illinois community college instructor ...
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South Central FFA Goes On Local Ag Tour
Farina, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On Tuesday, April 16th, 28 members of South Central FFA went on their annual local ag business tours around Marion and Bond Counties. The chapter began their day by visiting Gerstenecker's Farm in Vernon. Students were taught about the process of growing, harvesting, and marketing horserad...
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Friday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL April 26, 2024 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 48 year old Jeremy C. Hoffman of Effingham for an Effingham County attachment for contempt. Jeremy posted bond and was released. Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 39 year old Nicole A. Carranza of Montrose for an Effingham County a...
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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination
Washington, DC-(Effingham Radio)- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should...
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National Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday
Effingham, IL-(Mattoon Radio)- Drug take back day is Saturday, April 27, 2024. There are several collection locations throughout the area: In Effingham County, the Effingham County Sheriff's Office, Andes Health Mart, Brown's Drug Store, Effingham County Health Department, Heartland Human Services, Kirby Healthmart, Kr...
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Area Unemployment Update For March 2024
Effingham, IL-(Vandalia Radio)- Unemployment in the area is up from where it was at this time a year ago. In the monthly report from the Illinois Department of Employment Security, it says the unemployment for Effingham County was at 3.9%. That is up from 3% in March of 2023. As for area counties, Fayette County for t...
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Thompson, ROE #11 Hosts State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders
Charleston, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Regional Superintendent, Dr. Kyle Thompson, of the Regional Office of Education #11 (ROE #11) was thrilled to host Illinois State Superintendent, Dr. Tony Sanders, to the region. The visit took place on April 25th, providing an invaluable opportunity to engage with educational leaders,...
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Illinois State Police Warn Of Phone Scam
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam. Over the past two days, ISP has received several phone calls from individuals reporting a person claiming to be an ISP investigator telling them their identity has been stolen. This is a scam. ISP speci...
Apr 25, 2024
3-Vehicle Accident With Injury In Jackson Township
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by the Effingham County Sheriff's Office: WHAT: 3-Vehicle Crash With Injuries WHERE: US Highway 40 250 feet west of 700th Street, Jackson Township WHEN: April 23rd at 3:42pm VEHICLES: Unit 1- Blue 2013 Do...
Apr 25, 2024