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Strasburg Honors 2020 Volunteer of the Year Published on December 23 2020 9:20 am Last Updated on December 23 2020 9:20 am Written by Greg Sapp MaRanda McClain has been honored as Strasburg's 2020 Volunteer of the Year. Strasburg Village President Cinda Held presented McClain the award at this week's Village Board meeting. Held said, “While not a native of the community, this person has jumped right in and has volunteered for several groups. This person is a member of SCAN (Strasburg Community Action Network) Strasburg American Legion Auxiliary, and one of our own village board me...

Judge Vacates McHaney Rulings in Bailey vs. Pritzker Case Published on December 22 2020 2:45 pm Last Updated on December 22 2020 3:05 pm Written by Greg Sapp Sangamon County Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow has vacated decisions by Clay County Circuit Judge Michael McHaney in the lawsuit brought by St. Rep. Darren Bailey against Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. McHaney on July 2 granted summary judgment on two counts of the suit brought by Bailey against the governor and also ruled that his decision extended to all residents of the state of Illinois. Bailey initially brought suit alle...

Prison Terms Given in Two Fayette County Cases Published on December 23 2020 11:25 am Last Updated on December 23 2020 11:25 am Written by Greg Sapp Prison terms were handed out in two criminal cases in Fayette County Circuit Court. 22-year-old Noah Kozak of Vandalia was sentenced to a year in prison, followed by one year mandatory supervised release by Judge Marc Kelly. Kozak was sentenced on a felony count of criminal damage to government-supported property. Greenville resident Daniel Haberer was sentenced on counts of unlawful possession of weapons by a felon and unlawful possess...

More Concerns About Lack of Available Ambulance Service Discussed by 911 Committee Published on December 22 2020 7:07 pm Last Updated on December 22 2020 7:08 pm Written by Greg Sapp Concerns over lack of available ambulance service have been heard periodically by the Effingham County Board's Ambulance Oversight Committee. Tuesday night, though, the concerns were shared with the County 911 Board's Emergency Service Agencies Committee, and they got an earful. The meeting began with statements from County 911 System Administrator Tina Daniels and City Telecommunications Supervisor Bil...

Cumberland School District Gets Through Semester w/No Shutdowns Published on December 23 2020 2:40 pm Last Updated on December 23 2020 2:40 pm Written by Greg Sapp Cumberland school officials took time at their monthly meeting to celebrate completing the first semester of the school year with no interruptions due to COVID-19. Cris Ingram from the Cumberland County Health Department was present to thank school officials for the work done to maintain safety and continue education. It was decided that if a student wants to return to in-person instruction, they may do so on January 5, t...