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Stephanie Brinson, daughter of Larry and Sheryl Brinson, will be attending Olney Central College on a music scholarship where she will perform in the instrumental section of the department playing the flute. During her time at NCHS Stephanie has been a part of the following: Marching band- 4 years, Pep
Lucy Yager, daughter of Mike and Kelly Yager, will be attending Olney Central College on an instrumental music scholarship in the fall where she will play the clarinet. What other sports and activities – clubs, organizations, groups (in and out of school) have you been in during your time at
Susan Oliver, Regent of the Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter NSDAR, recently attended the 126th Illinois State Organization National Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference held in Bloomington, Ilinois. The Effingham Chapter was honored to be awarded numerous awards/certificates. The chapter received the coveted Ruth B. Hamm Membership Trophy. This award
The Jasper CEO was held on Wednesday, April 27th at West End Reception and Events. At the trade show, each CEO student presents their business to the community and has the opportunity to sell their goods and/or services.
Come out and celebrate with Jackie Schackmann at her retirement celebration after the Lady Eagles Invite. The event will be held at West End Reception and Events on May 2nd at approximately 7 pm. Jackie has been the Lady Eagles Head Track Coach for 17 years! Jackie’s final Lady Eagle
Aidan Seyferth son of Jamie Wilson Hayden Shamhart-Williams son of Clayton Williams and Kimberly Shamhart Kaylee Shepherd daughter of Nicole Houser Brendan Shurman son of Rick Cook and Crystal Cook Daniel Spiker son of Eric Spiker and Marla Spiker Andrew Tarr son of Dr. Brett Tarr and Lori Tarr William
Ted L. Shaffer, Sr., age 73 May 12, 1948 – April 28, 2022 Ted L. Shaffer, Sr., age 73, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:02 PM – Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral services for Ted will be held at 7:00 PM
Craig Todd Pritchard, age 59 August 26, 1962 – April 11, 2022 Craig Todd Pritchard, age 59, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 9:33 PM – Monday, April 11, 2022, at Franciscan Health in Dyer, Indiana. Visitation will be held 3:00-5:00 PM – Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the
Stephanie Brinson, daughter of Larry and Sheryl Brinson, of Willow Hill, IL, is the 2022 HCE Scholarship winner. She will be awarded her $500 at the May 3rd Awards Ceremony. Stephanie plans to attend Olney Central College in the fall. Congratulations, Stephanie! Pictured: HCE Board member Kathy Yager; Stephanie, Sheryl,
ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL – 0, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL – 9, Singles: No. 1 – Ben Street, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL def. Eli Rosborough, ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL, 6-1 , 6-0 , -; No. 2 – Isaac Street, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL def. Aiden Elder, ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL, 6-1 , 6-2