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Truck Convoy, concert at Effingham County Fairgrounds to help Make-A-Wish
ALTAMONT — The annual Central Illinois Truck Convoy for Make-A-Wish Illinois has relocated this year to the Effingham County Fairgrounds, where it will hold a benefit concert Friday, Aug. 23, before rolling out after a day of family activities on Saturday, Aug. 24. All proceeds from these events will...
Estes Arrested in Officer Impersonation Case
A Teutopolis man has been arrested on multiple counts including aggravated battery. The Effingham County Sheriff's Office Tuesday arrested 39-year-old Jerrod Estes as the result of an investigation of an incident that occurred in a rural part of the county on May 21, where the victims believed they were being pulled over by a law enforcement officer. One of the victims believed the encounter was odd, and she reported it to police. Effingham County Sheriff's deputies and detectives have worked since the day of the report, investigating the case, collecting evidence, and conducting interviews.
Details Released on Four-Vehicle Crash in Watson Township
Details were released Tuesday afternoon on a four-vehicle crash that occurred in Watson Township earlier this month. Effingham County Sheriff's Office reported the crash occurred at 4:55pm on August 13. The crash happened on US Route 45, just north of 650th Avenue near Percival Springs Airport. Deputies reported an unidentified...
Dieterich Board Says Thanks to Dan Niemerg
Dieterich school board members took time at Monday night's meeting to salute the late Dan Niemerg. A former school administrator and school board member at Dieterich, Niemerg died recently. The board presented Niemerg's family with a memorial plaque in appreciation and recognition of his years of service. The recognition shared that Niemerg "left a lasting impression on the numerous students and staff members that had the pleasure of working with him. He will be missed."
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