Closings & Cancellations
Closings and Cancellations for January 22nd
The following are cancelled for Monday January 22nd: SCHOOLS ST. ELMO PANA SHELBYVILLE EFFINGHAM (ALL UNIT 40 EVENTS INCLUDING SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING) BEECHER CITY (E-LEARNING) ALTAMONT STEW-STRAS TEUTOPOLIS DIETERICH JASPER COUNTY SCHOOLS SIGEL ST MICHAEL CUMBERLAND SOUTH CENTRAL VANDALIA ST. ...
Jan 22, 2024
Closings And Cancellations January 19th
The following are closed for January 19th: SCHOOLS OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE. The college will remain open and staff are to report. JASPER COUNTY MARTINSVILLE PALESTINE HUTSONVILLE MARSHALL ROBINSON ST. JOE'S IN OLNEY RICHLAND COUNTY RED HILL CHARLESTON OBLONG PARIS PANA LAWRENCE COUNTY CASEY EVENTS Edgewood Opry is cancel...
Jan 19, 2024
Closings & Cancellations For January 16th
The following are closed for Tuesday January 16th: SPORTS Girls FS Basketball with Mahomet is cancelled T-Town JV/V Boys Basketball @ Danville is cancelled SCHOOLS MATTOON IS E-LEARNING DAY CHARLESTON PARIS ARCOLA TUSCOLA ST. ELMO ARTHUR OAKLAND KANSAS SHILOH PARIS-CRESTWOOD SHELBYVILLE FLORA VILLA GROVE BROWNSTOWN VAN...
Jan 16, 2024
Closings & Cancellations For January 15th
The following has been Cancelled for January 15th Farina American Legion Bingo is cancelled this week Lifeline Books & Gifts will close at 4 pm today Community Support Systems' Day Programs will be closed Family Life Center Newton will be closed today Family Life Center Effingham will close at 4 today Crossroads Qu...
Jan 15, 2024
Closings & Cancellations For Friday January 12th
The following are cancelled for Friday January 12th: THE EDGEWOOD OPRY FOR TONIGHT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Jan 12, 2024
Closings & Cancellations for Saturday, Oct 28, 2023
The following have been cancelled due to weather: Altamont American Legion Post 512 "Dignified Flag Ceremony" is cancelled. The Post is hoping to have a ceremony in the spring of 2024.
Oct 25, 2023
Closings & Cancellations
Due to unforeseen circumstances, HSHS St. Anthony's Convenient Care is closed today, Oct. 20. The Diagnostic Center in Convenient Care will still be open but will be closing at 4:30 p.m.
Oct 20, 2023
Closings and Cancellations Due to Anhydrous Leak On Rt 40 Saturday, Sept 30
Route 40 between Effingham and Montrose is closed until further notice. Octoberfest in Teutopolis has been cancelled These businesses and/or events are cancelled for today Saturday, September 30th: Weber's Clothing & Jewelry in Teutopolis will be closed today (Saturday September 30th) Cruisers McMahon Meats Teutopo...
Sep 30, 2023
Cancellations for Saturday, August 26th
The following Sports have been cancelled for today, Saturday, August 26th: Due to last nights rains, current field conditions, and today's forecast, the TJHS Baseball game vs St Joe- Ogden and the THS Wooden Bat Classic are cancelled. Wooden bat will be rescheduled for 9/2.
Aug 26, 2023
Cancellations Due to Heat for Monday 08/21/23
The following have been cancelled due to extreme heat: SPORTS THS Baseball @ Stew-Stras THS Boys JV and Girls Golf at Altamont THS G Tennis @ Charleston TJHS Softball @ St. Anthony TJHS Baseball @ Okaw Valley
Aug 21, 2023
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...
2h ago
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 ...
3h ago
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...
5h ago
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...
6h ago
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...
7h ago
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...
7h ago
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...
7h ago
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,...
8h ago
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
Local Sports
Trading Post
Trading Post Complete 2 Weeks
04/26/24 FOR SALE: A new, never used Curt 17063 weight distribution hitch with sway control, 14,000 pounds max, and 2-5/16 inch ball. Call 618-214-8136 FOR SALE: John Deere #9 seven-foot sickle bar mower attaches to 3-point hitch, has a few extra guards, $450. Call 217-690-8102 FOR SALE: Tubs with organic dirt for plan...
Mar 08, 2021
Trading Post Friday, 04/26/24
FOR SALE: A new, never used Curt 17063 weight distribution hitch with sway control, 14,000 pounds max, and 2-5/16 inch ball. Call 618-214-8136 FOR SALE: John Deere #9 seven-foot sickle bar mower attaches to 3-point hitch, has a few extra guards, $450. Call 217-690-8102 FOR SALE: Tubs with organic dirt for planting toma...
8h ago
Trading Post Thursday, 04/25/24
FOR SALE: Big Simplicity garden tractors, all Simplicity, one zero-turn 27 hp 61" deck, and some 20 hp with 48" and 60" decks, some just for parts. Call 217-273-1676 WANTED: An adult white Gander to put with a female. Call 618-752-5931
Apr 25, 2024
Trading Post Tuesday, 04/23/24
FOR SALE: GE 13.9 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer, older but working good $40. Call 217-994-0015 FREE: 2 female Beagle/Red Heeler puppies. Call 217-690-2905 FOR SALE: Great Dane puppies, pure bred but no papers, black with white markings, born April 2, 2024, wormed, vet checked with first shot, male and female, have be...
Apr 23, 2024
Trading Post Monday, 04/22/24
FOR SALE: Registered Border Collie Puppies, ready May 1st, 4 females and 2 males, 3 black/white and 3 tri-color, short and long hair $600. Call 217-343-3406 FOR SALE: Rouen ducklings and Rhode Island Red chicks. Call 217-844-4432
Apr 22, 2024
Trading Post Thursday, 04/18/24
FOR SALE: Three mini-Australian Shepherd, 2 Blue Merle's, 1 Red Tri, 6-months-old, love water, $400. Call 217-343-8321 FOR SALE: An electric Viper GE93 Guitar with case, tuner and 2 pick-ups, and a Ukulele. Call 217-500-0491 FOR SALE: A Black Max 8750-volt generator with 13 hp Honda motor, a Lincoln Welder, a Torch wit...
Apr 18, 2024
Trading Post Wednesday, 04/17/24
FOR SALE: White Turkeys $20, Roosters $10, Baby Lamancha goats still on the bottle $30 and 2 indoor kittens. Call 618-707-8916
Apr 17, 2024