Local News
5th Annual ROE #11 Recognition Of Excellence Award Recipients
Charleston, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Regional Office of Education #11 is pleased to announce the 2024 5th Annual ROE #11 Recognition of Excellence Award Recipients. The Regional Office of Education #11 requested nominations from each school district within the region seeking to highlight a pre-k through grade 12 profe...
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Monday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL May 4, 2024 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 40 year old Derek A. Britz of Effingham for an Effingham County mittimus to jail. Derek was taken to the Effingham County Jail. Effingham City Police arrested 51 year old John J. Wooters of Effingham for theft >$500. John was given a pretri...
May 06, 2024
Vandalia Man Sentenced To DOC Time In Fayette County Court
Vandalia, IL-(Vandalia Radio)- A Vandalia man was sentenced to time in prison this past week in Fayette County Court. 37 year old Derick Castic of Vandalia pleaded guilty to the offense of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon and Aggravated Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police. Judge Allan Lolie sentenced Casti...
May 06, 2024
*UPDATE* Boil Order Lifted
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- *UPDATE: This boil order has been lifted. The City of Effingham Water Department has issued a boil order for: Petro Deli & TA Truck Service Store at 1805 West Fayette If you have questions, call the City at 214-342-2366.
May 06, 2024
South Central FFA Members volunteer At Marion County Ag Safety Day
Marion County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The South Central FFA Chapter recently volunteered at the Marion County Agriculture Safety Day event. Sixth graders from Marion County attended this event at Marion County Fairgrounds. Around 150 young students learned about fire safety, how to properly call JULIE before digging, la...
May 04, 2024
Lake Land College Partners With Eastern Illinois University To Create Transfer Agreement For English Majors
Mattoon & Charleston, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lake Land College and Eastern Illinois University recently partnered to establish a two-plus-two transfer agreement for students majoring in English. The agreement provides an opportunity for students to seamlessly transfer to Eastern Illinois with junior status in one of...
May 04, 2024
South Central FFA Attends Section 19 Banquet
Morrisonville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On Wednesday, April 24th, five members from South Central FFA graced the Section 19 FFA Banquet in Morrisonville. They enthusiastically cheered on the winners at the Section Level and actively participated in the election of the new Section 19 officer team. Pictured (from L to R): M...
May 04, 2024
Lake Land College Honors Agriculture Students At Ceremony
Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lake Land College recently honored agriculture students at the annual Ag Banquet. During the event, Kurt Coffey; Racine, Wisconsin, was recognized as the Agriculture Division's Honored Alumnus. Several students also received awards for outstanding performance in their respective programs....
May 03, 2024
3D Archery Range Now Open At Hidden Springs State Forest In Shelby County
Shelby County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- A 3D archery range is now available for public use at Hidden Springs State Forest near Strasburg in Shelby County thanks to assistance from students at Stewardson-Strasburg High School. The archery range has 22 targets with more to come. It's available for use during normal park hou...
May 03, 2024
Next Week Is National Correctional Officer Week
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- May 5th through the 11th, 2024, is National Correctional Officers Week. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first week of May as National Correctional Officers Week to acknowledge the sacrifices Correctional Officers make and the work they do to support the criminal justice ...
May 03, 2024