Local News
Lake Shelbyville Forrest W. "Bo" Wood Recreation Area Boat Ramp Closed
Lake Shelbyville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Bo Wood Recreation Area Boat Ramp will be closed May 22 - May 24. The closure will not allow access to Bo Wood Boat Ramp area. These closures apply to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Whitley Creek Ramp can be used as the alternative ramp for this area. These closures ...
2h ago
Airport Road To Be Closed Starting Monday For Reconstruction
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Work will begin Monday, May 20th to reconstruct Airport Road from Route 45 east for one-quarter mile. The road will be closed during construction and detour routes marked. Construction should be completed by the end of July. If questions, call the highway department at 217-342-6550.
12h ago
ISA Scholarship Recipient Announced
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Since 1979 the Illinois Sheriff's Association has awarded at least one student in each county a scholarship. The scholarship must be awarded to an Illinois Student, and the student must be attending an Illinois higher learning institution. The scholarship must be applied to tuition, f...
12h ago
Friday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL May 17, 2024 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 30 year old Robert E. Bone Jr. of Effingham for DUI drugs and unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver. Robert was given an NTA and was released. Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 46 year old Eric W. Lewis of Cerro Gordo for an Ef...
15h ago
Hall Of FAME Award Winner Announced
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Elliot Frisbie has been selected as the Hall of FAME winner for excellence in math and science by St. Anthony HS. He is shown with sponsors Art Geen of Full Circle Realty, Seth Flach of Millano and Grunloh Engineers, and Pat Gebben owner of Merz Heating and Air Conditioning. Unable to...
17h ago
Tax & Finance Committee Meeting Held Thursday
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Tax & Finance Committee held their regular meeting Thursday and discussed ARPA funding in detail. The Committee said ARPA funds need to be used up before the end of the year because there will be no reallocation of those funds when next year starts. They mentioned they will be c...
17h ago
HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital And Family Life Center Partner With St. Anthony High School To Offer Students "Window To The Womb"
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital and the Family Life Center recently partnered with St. Anthony High School on their annual "Window to the Womb" event, which allows high school students to observe life in the womb in real-time. Held at the Family Life Center with ultrasoun...
May 16, 2024
Thursday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL May 16, 2024 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 38 year old Tyler J. Stewart of Watson for a Fayette County FTA warrant attachment for contempt. Tyler posted bond and was released. Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 35 year old Billy J. Cripe of Effingham for a Bond County FTA warr...
May 16, 2024
Effingham County Chair Proclaims This Week National Police Week
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham County Board Chairman, Josh Douthit, signed a proclamation declaring the week of May 13-19, as National Police Week. National Police Week honors the dedicated law enforcement officers for the Effingham County Sheriff's Office along with more than 800,000 other law enforcement ...
May 16, 2024
Lake Land College Honors John Deere Tech Program Graduates
Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lake Land College recently celebrated the John Deere Tech program graduates at an annual John Deere Tech banquet. The John Deere Tech High GPA award went to Conner Sage, Wilmington. Parker Norman, Tuscola, earned the John Deere Tech Outstanding Student award. The following students were h...
May 16, 2024