Local News
Interview With Jodi Thoele Of Visit Effingham Highlights Upcoming Events In May
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- As part of a monthly set of interviews, the Cromwell Media was host to Jodi Thoele, Tourism Director of Visit Effingham, details some upcoming events in Effingham for the rest of the month of May. You can listen to the interview below. Another local attraction for the summer months is t...
May 09, 2024
Thursday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL May 9, 2024 Effingham City Police arrested 53 year old Timothy P. Eskew of Effingham for an Effingham County FTA warrant for criminal trespass to land. Timothy was taken to the Effingham County Jail. Effingham City Police arrested 31 year old Joshua D. Mayberry of Altamont for retail theft >$30...
May 09, 2024
Jeff Fritchtnitch Of Effingham County Chamber Guest Speaker At Noon Rotary Meeting
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Jeff Fritchtnitch of the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce was the May Day speaker at the weekly meeting of the Effingham Noon Rotary Club. Fritchtnitch was named Interim President and CEO of the Chamber since his presentation. He shared positive and considerate thoughts as ways to a...
May 09, 2024
Washington Savings Bank Hires Stephanie Ramsey
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The team at Washington Savings Bank is excited to welcome Stephanie Ramsey. Stephanie began in April, as their Retail Relationship Officer. In this role, she manages the New Account Representatives at their Mattoon offices. Stephanie began her career in banking 14 years ago, starting as...
May 09, 2024
Personnel Moves Announced For Unit 40 At Special Meeting
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham Board of Education held a special meeting Wednesday and revealed a plethora of personnel moves, including the new South Side Dean of Students, new High School Varsity Basketball Head Coach, and Band and Chorus Directors. The full list of moves can be viewed below. EFFINGHA...
May 09, 2024
Effingham Mayor Designates Nurses Week May 6-12th
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham Mayor Mike Schutzbach (seated center) recently signed a proclamation designating May 6-12, 2024 as Nurses Week, to honor local nurses and their positive impact on our lives. Joining the Mayor as he signed the proclamation was HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Chief Medical ...
May 09, 2024
Transportation Committee Meeting Held Wednesday
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Transportation Committee held their regular meeting Wednesday afternoon and discussed some issues with public transportation, and discussions with IDOT. The Committee started by going over some issues with an IDOT Compliance Review, stating that IDOT is questioning multiple things i...
May 09, 2024
Tornado Warning Issued For Wayne & Jefferson Counties
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Wayne County in south central Illinois... Northeastern Jefferson County in south central Illinois... * Until 815 PM CDT. * At 727 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near ...
May 09, 2024
Flood Advisory Issued For Portions Of Marion, Clinton, & Washington Counties
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the National Weather Service in St. Louis: FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Illinois, including the following counties, east central Clinton, Mari...
May 09, 2024
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Clay And Richland Counties
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Western Richland County in southeastern Illinois... Southern Clay County in south central Illinois... * Until 800 PM CDT. * At 718 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Helm, or 9 miles e...
May 09, 2024