Eastern Illinois University is proud to recognize academic excellence by naming high achieving students to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a GPA of 3.8 or ...

At 8:05 on Thursday morning, the Vandalia School District received a phone call that pipe bombs were placed around the schools. Dr. Jennifer Garrison, Vandalia Superintendent of Schools confirmed the ...

On Tuesday evening, a new Miss Effingham County Fair Queen was crowned. Of the six candidates vying for the crown, Krista Philips was ultimately handed the title at the end of an exciting pageant.

Storms hit Fayette County on Sunday night and left some parts of the county under water. With totals ranging from 7 inches of rain to 13 ½ inches over a 24 hour period, the storm impacted the area ...

Alaina June McElroy, 3, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Miller Funeral Home in Vandalia. A ...

The Lion of Judah Power Ministry, a non-denominational church, has been gaining in members since its initial meeting at Los Amigos in November. The new church is led by Neva and C. W. Carter. The name ...

(Covering statistics from January, 2025) Deborah Simcox Correspondent PUBLIC SAFETY Citations issued: 14 Summons served: 52 Warrants served: 23 Calls handled by department: 754 JAIL STATISTICS Average ...

Marilyn Truitt, of Shobonier, will be the featured artist at the Vandalia campus of Kaskaskia College during the months of March and April. Nature and Wildlife have been her primary pursuit, but it is ...

The Rev. Calvin Seban, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran in the late 1970s and early 1980s, ooks over some of the items from St. Paul’s early years. The items were provided by historian Linda Hanabarger, ...

Located here in Greenville is Terra Luna. A cozy little shop that sells a wide array of goods, different types of crystals and minerals, tea, gifts, and more. Husband and wife team Dave and Donna ...

• A Resolution ratifying and affirming order of appointment of City Treasurer. The new City Treasurer, Danielle Caruso, was then sworn-in by City Clerk Carla Huhn and Mayor Gottman. • An Ordinance ...

Vandalia resident Debbie Swain said she was in Mt Vernon last Friday, having breakfast when she received a call that she had won a new car. Swain had entered the Spin to Win Car Giveaway and was ...