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FBI Assisting Effingham County Coroner's Office With Local Cold Case Investigation
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Coroner's Office received a call from an individual out of state who provided information of an incident which occurred several years ago. The FBI office was contacted and an agent was assigned to assist the Coroner's Office in this investigation. This investigatio...
12h ago
Dairy Queen Shining Star Award Winner
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Rose Landreth has been selected as a Shining Star by Tot Mate Central for the Dairy Queen Award. She hopes to be a super firefighter when she gets a little older & for now she loves the DQ Dilly Bars.
18h ago
Dairy Queen Shining Star Award Winner
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Rosemary Metzelaars was selected as the DQ AWARD winner in the preschool achievement area at Buckeye Friends School. She is shown with schools mates Tilly Spour, Sylas Nordhaus, and mom & teacher Kaycie Metzelaars. Rosemary looks forward to enjoying her Dairy Queen treat!
18h ago
HSHS St. Anthony's Wound Healing Center Recognized For Superiority In Patient Satisfaction And Wound Healing Rates
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- When you have a wound that will not heal, you need expert, compassionate care. HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital's Wound Healing Center has once again been named a recipient of the Center of Distinction award by Healogics®, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care ser...
19h ago
Effingham County Clerk Michelle Kollman: Statement Of Economic Interest Due May 1st
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From Effingham County Clerk Michelle Kollman: The filing deadline is May 1st for citizens who are required to file this statement. Those who are required to file have been notified and sent a form to file with the County Clerk. After the May 1 deadline, a statutory $15 fee will be charg...
19h ago
ISP Squad Car Struck On I-55 Near Litchfield
Litchfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On April 20, 2024, at approximately 9:02 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a traffic crash south of Litchfield in Macoupin County involving an ISP trooper's squad car hit by a motorist who failed to move over. On the above date and time, an ISP squad car was park...
19h ago
Wednesday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL April 24, 2024 Effingham City Police arrested 30 year old Zachary A. Willis of Vandalia for violating an order of protection. Zachary was taken to the Effingham County Jail. CITATIONS ***NO NEW RELEASES***
19h ago
Clay County Bi-Centennial Committee Holds Meeting To Discuss 200th Anniversary As A County
Louisville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Clay County Courthouse was the site of discussion for a celebration for the anniversary of the county's founding. Clay County was recognized by the state on December 23, 1824, and the Bi-Centennial Committee is planning ways to celebrate. July 5th, 2025 is the date they plan to hol...
19h ago
Pike Avenue Partners Acquires SDS Technology
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Pike Avenue Partners is excited to announce its acquisition of SDS Technology. Pike Avenue Partners is owned by a combination of the Bernie Blanchette, Paul Koerner, and Phil Koerner families. The new ownership group is excited to evolve from being primary customers of SDS Technology to...
Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL April 23, 2024 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 32 year old Dalton J. Schramm of Wheeler for an Effingham County FTA warrant for forgery/issue/delivery of document. Dalton was taken to the Effingham County Jail. Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 72 year old Robert D. Thomas of E...
Apr 23, 2024