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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
North Clay Board Of Education Meeting Held Wednesday
Louisville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The North Clay Board of Education held their regular meeting on Wednesday and went over a variety of topics, including going over recent events and field trips students have participated in. The meeting started with Mila Zink, Mila Roby, and Layla Smith being recognized for their accom...
May 16, 2024
Lake Land College Celebrates Nursing Graduates At Annual Pinning Ceremony
Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Graduating nurses received their pins at the 2024 Lake Land College Associate Degree Nursing pinning ceremony. The Associate Degree Nurse Program Peer Awards were presented to Claire Cardinal, Neoga; Rolando Monte De Oca, Mattoon; and Shellie Witteborg, Beecher City, for exhibiting excell...
May 16, 2024
EASC Receives High Marks From U.S. News And World Report
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham Ambulatory Surgery Center (EASC) was recently recognized by the U.S. News and World Report for its excellence in ophthalmology surgeries. U.S. News and World Report awarded the EASC as a high performer in ophthalmology care, and the EASC was recognized as one of the top th...
May 15, 2024
Wednesday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL May 15, 2024 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 48 year old Troy Odell for Effingham County and Cumberland County warrants for meth possession. Troy was transported to Cumberland County Jail. Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 24 year old Skylor Rohr of Mattoon for an Effingham Cou...
May 15, 2024
Hall Of FAME Award Winner Announced
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- St Anthony HS recently selected Madie Kibler as their winner of the HOF Award for achievement in math or science. She is pictured with sponsors Art Geen of Full Circle Realty, Seth Flach from Milano and Grunloh Engineers, and Pat Gebben, owner of Merz Heating and Air Conditioning. Madie...
May 15, 2024
Visit Effingham Celebrates The Industry's Essential Role This National Travel And Tourism Week
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Visit Effingham is gearing up for National Travel and Tourism Week, May 19 - 25, and will be celebrating the industry's critical role in powering economies, communities, and connections. Travel is essential to every state and countless destinations across the nation, just like here in ...
May 15, 2024
Clay County Board Honors Retiring Board Member And Former Chairman Ted Whitehead
Louisville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Board member and former Board Chairman Ted Whitehead announced his retirement recently, and the Clay County Board honored his retirement by throwing him a party before the meeting Tuesday evening. Cookies and drinks were offered, and board members gave him well wishes in retirement. Te...
May 15, 2024
Firefighters Honored And Remembered At 31st Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial And Medal Of Honor Ceremony
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Governor JB Pritzker and State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera joined firefighters to honor and remember five fallen firefighters and recognize those who went above and beyond their duties at the 31st Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony. "Today, we honored...
May 15, 2024