Mid-Week Community Calendar Update: Events and Activities Happening Around the Area
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in the community this week! Here are a few upcoming events and reminders to add to your calendar: Lego Club at Olney […]
Rodger Lee Shamhart, 70
The Funeral Service for Rodger Lee Shamhart, age 70, of Newton, will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic […]
Marilyn “Jean” Bowen, 92
The Funeral Service for Marilyn “Jean” Bowen, age 92 of Olney, will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with […]
HSHS St. Anthony’s to Host Fifth Annual Youth Adaptive Try-Athlon in Effingham
HSHS St. Anthony’s Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness is inviting young athletes of all abilities to participate in the fifth annual “Meet Me at the Finish Line” Youth Adaptive Try-Athlon on […]
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Celebrates Build-A-Bear Workshop Anniversary with Free Family Event in Glen Carbon
Local families are invited to join the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois for a fun-filled celebration as the organization marks the first anniversary of its Build-A-Bear Workshop at the Glen […]
‘American Pickers’ Filming in Illinois and Iowa This September
If you’ve been holding onto a unique collection of antiques or vintage treasures, now could be your chance to be featured on national television. The History Channel’s ‘American Pickers’ is […]