Effingham Water Superintendent Michael Dirks has announced that Lake Sara is closed to all boating traffic.

Effingham Junior High School Softball Camp has been canceled for Monday, July 21. Camp will now be held Tuesday, July 22 through Thursday, July 24.

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Pickleball was held last weekend at Hendelmeyer Park. Here are a few photos.

A girl with local ties has been crowned Miss Champaign County Fair. Sophia Hartke is the daughter of Ted and Jessica Hartke and is the granddaughter of Phil and Carol Hartke of Teutopolis ...

Boston at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Pittsburgh, 5:40 p.m. Los Angeles Angels at Philadelphia, 5:45 p.m. San Diego at Washington, 5:45 p.m. San Francisco at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Evelyn Probst, 85, of Effingham died on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham.

Los Angeles Angels at Philadelphia, 5:45 p.m. San Diego at Washington, 5:45 p.m. San Francisco at Toronto, 6:07 p.m. Cincinnati at New York Mets, 6:10 p.m. Kansas City at Miami, 6;10 p.m.

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But his driving wasn’t the big news. Searle picked up his 1,000th career win as a trainer behind Here Comes Bob. Searle and Here Comes Bob went the distance in 2:09.1.