Local News
Two Suspects In Custody Following An Incident At Apartment Building In Effingham
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- An incident at an apartment building on Edgar Avenue in Effingham left one person injured and sent to the hospital. Effingham City Police Chief Jason McFarland said 27-year-old Mason W. Edinger of Montrose was arrested for aggravated battery, mob action, and aggravated assault for alleg...
May 13, 2024
Monday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL May 11, 2024 Effingham City Police arrested 28 year old Francisco Leyva Juarez of Effingham for no valid Driver's License, failure to yield at intersection, and failure to remain at scene of an accident with vehicle damage. Francisco was given a pretrial NTA and was released. Effingham City Police...
May 13, 2024
Loop Lake Shelbyville Bike Ride Set For June 8th
Lake Shelbyville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Friends of Lake Shelbyville are excited to be hosting the Loop Lake Shelbyville bike ride on Saturday, June 8th, 2024. All rides will start from the Lake Shelbyville Visitor and will include options for a 30 mile, 48 mile or a 65 mile ride. P...
May 13, 2024
Lake Shelbyville Kids Fishing Tournament Announced For June 1st
Lake Shelbyville, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville and Friends of Lake Shelbyville is hosting a free fishing tournament for children 12 and under on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Opossum Pond. The pond is located near the entrance to the Opossum Creek Recreation Area. Participant...
May 13, 2024
Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare Center Kicks Off National Nursing Home Week With Radio-Themed "Radiant Memories"
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center held a ribbon cutting for National Nursing Home Week, and also started their week-long celebration of "Radiant Memories," a radio-themed tribute to the golden age of radio. The week-long tribute starts today with Country Music ...
May 13, 2024
Behavioral Health Topic Of Recent Noon Rotary Meeting
Amellia is part of History Club and likes to read, listen to music, play with her animals and baby sit. She is headed to Illinois State University to study Early Elementary Education and has already received her ECE credential Level I.
May 11, 2024
Lake Land College TRIO Students Honored At Banquet
Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lake Land College TRIO students were recently honored at an annual banquet. During the event, several students received awards. The Leadership Award was presented to Deanna Clark, Bethany; Gage Hoene, Mattoon; Ronald Mason, Mattoon; Delaney Nation, Tower Hill; and Amber Roan, Toledo, for ...
May 11, 2024
Effingham County Sheriff Paul Kuhns Details Impact K9 Deputy Dale Has Had On Community In Interview
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Sheriff's Office announced the addition of K9 Deputy Dale back in December, and it didn't take him long to become friends with not only those in the Sheriff's Office, but also members of the community. Effingham County Sheriff Paul Kuhns stopped by the studio to tal...
May 10, 2024
Office Of Illinois State Fire Marshal Recognizing Area Firefighters At May 14th Ceremony
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The dangerous anhydrous incident outside Teutopolis last year showed just how much our local firefighters and first responders do to help our community. Because of their bravery, the Office of the State Fire Marshal is recognizing multiple firefighters who helped with the incident at ...
May 10, 2024
Friday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL May 10, 2024 Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 40 year old Kiauma M. Flack of Effingham for a Richland County FTA warrant for manufacturing/delivering cannabis. Kiauma was given an NTA. Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 45 year old Jeremy D. Pontious of Effingham for aggravated a...
May 10, 2024