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South Central FFA Compete At Section 19 And District 4 Proficiencies
Farina, IL-(Effingham Radio)- District Proficiencies took place on March 6th. A proficiency award recognizes FFA members who, through their Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs), have developed s...
4h ago

Lake Land College Instructor Lisa Earp Named Eastern IL Business Education Association Teacher Of The Year
Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lake Land College instructor Lisa Earp, Mattoon, was recently named the Eastern Illinois Business Education Association (EIBEA) 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. Earp has w...
16h ago

Carlyle Lake Facilities Opening Soon
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Spring has arrived, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) facilities at Carlyle Lake will soon open for the 2025 recreation season. This includes the Carlyle La...
22h ago

ROE#3 Alternative Education Sites Announce Early Dismissals
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- This release is for ROE#3 Alternative Education Programs Vandalia, Effingham & Litchfield sites.
11:30 DISMISSAL, Friday, March 28th, 2025 for School Improvem...
Mar 28, 2025

Trump Administration Slashes Pledged Funding that Would Protect Illinoisans from Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- CDC Notifies IDPH it has Rescinded $125 Million in Promised Public Health Investments; Blocked $324 Million in Pledged Future Federal Support The Trump Administratio...
Mar 28, 2025

HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Celebrates 150th Baby Born In 150th Anniversary Year
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Anniversary activities planned throughout 2025 HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital has been dedicated to providing compassionate health care and serving the community...
Mar 28, 2025

Friday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL March 28, 2025 Illinois State Police arrested 18 year old Ian J. Wagner of Effingham for a Moultrie County FTA warrant for driving with no license, operating an uninsured vehicle...
Mar 28, 2025

Interview With Sheriff Kuhns Sheds Light On Safety Around Farm Equipment On Roadways
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Sheriff Paul Kuhns stopped by the studio this week and explained how to drive safely around farm equipment as the spring season moves along. Not only is Sheriff Kuhns ...
Mar 28, 2025
Local Sports

Local Sports Results For Friday
Local Sports Results For Friday March 28th High School Baseball Teutopolis 6, Fairfield 1 FINAL National Trail Conference Effingham 8, Altamont 5 FINAL Christ Our Rock 4, South Central 1 FINAL Di...
23h ago

Local Sports Schedule For Saturday
Local Sports Schedule For Saturday March 29th High School Baseball Tuscola, Robinson at Windsor / Stew Stras Round Robin South Central, Vandalia at Breese Mater Dei Round Robin Hillsboro, Nashville at...
Mar 28, 2025

Local Sports Schedule For Friday
Local Sports Schedule For Friday March 28th High School Baseball Teutopolis at Fairfield National Trail Conference Effingham at Altamont Christ Our Rock at South Central Dieterich at Cowden Herrick B...
Mar 28, 2025

Local Sports Results For Thursday
Local Sports Results For Thursday March 27th High School Baseball National Trail Conference North Clay 11, Edwards County 3 FINAL Brownstown St Elmo 13, Martinsville 3 FINAL Altamont at Newton PO...
Mar 28, 2025

Local Sports Schedule For Thursday
Local Sports Schedule For Thursday March 27th High School Baseball National Trail Conference Altamont at Newton POSTPONED TILL SATURDAY APRIL 5TH Cumberland at Cowden Herrick Beecher City CANCELLED...
Mar 27, 2025

Local Sports Results For Wednesday
Local Sports Results For Wednesday March 26th High School Baseball National Trail Conference North Clay 11, Brownstown St. Elmo 1 FINAL South Central 7, Cisne 0 FINAL Arcola 16, Windsor / Stew Str...
Mar 27, 2025

Local Sports Schedule For Wednesday
Local Sports Schedule For Wednesday March 26th High School Baseball National Trail Conference Arcola at Windsor / Stew Stras Brownstown St. Elmo at North Clay South Central at Cisne Apollo Conference...
Mar 26, 2025

Local Sports Results For Tuesday
Local Sports Results For Tuesday March 25th High School Baseball National Trail Conference Altamont 5, Casey Westfield 2 FINAL St. Anthony 4, St. Jo Ogden 3 FINAL Windsor / Stew Stras 6, Pana 1 ...
Mar 26, 2025