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Effingham businesses prepare for eclipse influx
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The eclipse countdown is on for many throughout the Midwest, but for some cities in Illinois, the eclipse offers a unique opportunity. The city of Effingham will see totality on April 8, making it a tourist hotspot for travelers chasing the sun. “Not only just to see the event or, you […]
Doctor Now Seeing Patients in Ramsey and Cowden
Pana Community Hospital is pleased to announce that foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Andrew Ott, DPM, FACFAS is now offering clinic hours in Ramsey and Cowden as well as Pana. Dr. Ott will see patients in Ramsey on the second and fourth Friday in the mornings at the Ramsey Medical Group located at 103 W. 6th St. He sees patients at the Cowden Medical Group on first, third and fifth Wednesdays of the month in the afternoons.
Watch parties planned all across Effingham for solar eclipse
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WAND) - Watch parties are being hosted all across the City of Effingham for April 8th's total solar eclipse. On April 8, the moon will completely cover the sun, resulting in a total solar eclipse at 2:03 p.m. The partial eclipse starts at 12:46 p.m., reaches totality at...
Baseball Game Recap: Effingham Flaming Hearts vs. Altamont Indians
Effingham put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Altamont Indians a 4-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Effingham also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2023.
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