Joan DeVee Robertson, 90, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at SBL Fayette County Hospital LTC in Vandalia. Funeral service will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Vandalia at 10:30 a ...

Congratulations to Leah Ring, the 2025 Jr. Miss Effingham County Fair Queen. Leah is the 12 year old daughter of Alec and ...

On Tuesday evening, a new Miss Effingham County Fair Queen was crowned. Of the six candidates vying for the crown, Krista ...

On Tuesday evening, a new Miss Effingham County Fair Queen was crowned. Of the six candidates vying for the crown, Krista Philips was ultimately handed the title at the end of an exciting pageant.

Tax hikes may keep perspective businesses out of Marion County and current business to move out of the county  Editor: Tony Angeloni news@leaderunion.com      With taxes issues reaching a fever pitch ...

Fix It Fest is a volunteer-driven initiative that is offering free repairs for items such as clothing, jewelry, small furniture, and technology. Our goal is to provide a practical, eco-friendly ...

Small County, Big Pride” Celebration Set for September 20, 2025       Bond County Pride is thrilled to announce the inaugural PRIDEFEST, taking place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 12:00 PM to ...

The Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 7:30pm.     Action taken:    1. The Board approved the Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda Items.    2. The Board approved ...

By Rebecca Sponsler     Heritage Days 2025 took place July 25 through 27. Farm machinery from the past and present is on ...

Tony Angeloni news@leaderunion.com       For a lot of us that grew up in the 1980’s, Hulk Hogan; real name Terry Gene Bollea, ...