Thursday’s Sports Schedule
HIGH SCHOOL Boys Basketball Class 1A State Tournament Champaign University of Illinois State Farm Center Game 1 – Winner Charleston Eastern Illinois Super-sectional vs. Winner Normal ISU Super-Sectional, 9:30 a.m. Game 2 -- Winner Jacksonville Super-Sectional vs. Winner DeKalb NIU Super-Sectional, 11:15 p.m. Class 2A State Tournament Champaign University of Illinois Game 1 – Winner […]
Health Care Scholarship Program
The HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is currently accepting applications for their Health Care Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is open to anyone pursuing a degree or certification in a health care field, either local high school seniors or college students (including adults returning to school). The Auxiliary is awarding up to $500 to […]
Dana-Thomas House featuring Wooden It Be Lovely Chairs
Dana-Thomas house to feature Wooden It Be Lovely chairs for Women’s History Month The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is partnering with Wooden It Be Lovely for an exhibit of six refurbished chairs at the Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site in Springfield during March for Women’s History Month. The chairs were hand-painted by the […]
Teutopolis – A Historical Lecture Series Presentation
On Thursday, March 13, the Effingham County Museum will have one of their historical lecture series presentations. This one will be focused on the Teutopolis area. A book will be available for sale. There will be two presenters, Marilyn Heuerman, “Memories: Interviews with Teutopolis area residents,” and Connie Nosbisch, ”Monastery: 50 years.” As always, the […]
SIPS FOR A CAUSE – Family Mental Health Support Group
Tuscan Hills Winery is sponsoring SIPS FOR A CAUSE for the Family Mental Health Support group. Come... relax... listen to music... and help support this all-volunteer, non-profit organization. SIPS FOR A CAUSE is being held Thursday, March 13th, from 5-7 at the Tuscan Hills Winery located at 2200 Historic Hills Drive, Effingham . Music for listening or dancing is provided by Wendall McClain and Tom Rennels. Family Mental Health Support of Effingham County provides family support through meetings, education, resources and personal experiences. Support groups are peer-led and a time for sharing experiences.
A.Y.C.E. Fish Fry at Dieterich Fire Department
The Dieterich Fire Department is hosting an ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY on Friday, March 14! We will be serving from 5pm to 8pm at the Dieterich Fire Station, located at 100 Zumbahlen Avenue. We will also have To-Go boxes for carrying out, in case you are on the road and can't come in and eat. You […]
Red Cross Blood Drives for March
The American Red Cross is helping to bridge access to health care for blood donors by providing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for diabetes and prediabetes, on all successful blood, platelet and plasma donations in March. Additionally, all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma this month will receive a $10 Amazon.com […]
Friday’s Sports Schedule
HIGH SCHOOL Boys Basketball Class 1A State Tournament At Champaign University of Illinois State Farm Center Game 3 – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 9:30 a.m. (third place) Class 2A State Tournament At Champaign University of Illinois Game 3 – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 11:15 a.m. (third place) Class 3A […]
Health Care Scholarship Program
The HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is currently accepting applications for their Health Care Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is open to anyone pursuing a degree or certification in a health care field, either local high school seniors or college students (including adults returning to school). The Auxiliary is awarding up to $500 to […]