Dieterich, IL

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) joined Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) and State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) at the groundbreaking and announcement of $4.5 million in federal funding to support the […] The post Water Treatment Expansion Grant in Effingham County Will Help Farmers, Families, and Businesses in Rural Illinois appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

During Monday’s Village Board Meeting, the Dieterich Village Board approved to finance construction of the community center. The Board passed an ordinance that authorized the execution to finance construction of […] The post Dieterich Village Board Approves Finance Construction of Community Center appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL At Dieterich Seventh-Grade Game CHBC                  1        3     3     2     —      […] The post Junior High Boys Basketball — November 3 Results appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

The Funeral Service for Ernest Edward Garbe, age 95, of Dieterich, will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at the Saint John Lutheran Church, in Dieterich. With burial in the Saint John Cemetery with military rites.  A visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, [...] The post Ernest Edward Garbe, 95 appeared first on Olney IL Radio.

Ernest Edward Garbe, age 95, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 AM on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral arrangements are […] The post Ernest Edward Garbe (95) of Dieterich appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) announced “Satellite Office Hours” have been confirmed for Thursday, November 12 at the following times and locations: 10:00 to 11:00 AM St. Joseph Township Library […] The post Representative Niemerg Announces “Satellite Office Hours” for November 12th. appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

OBLONG — The Class 1A Oblong Volleyball Regional got underway Monday evening. Two matches were contested. Lawrenceville ended Altamont’s season with 25-11, 25-18 scores. Altamont was led by Avery Aldrich […] The post Cumberland Wins, Altamont, Dieterich Fall In Volleyball Regional Action appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

 State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is criticizing former House Republican Leader Jim Durkin for publicly endorsing JB Pritzker for Governor, saying the move exposes the divide between Durkin’s record and […] The post Rep. Adam Niemerg calls out former House Republican Leader Jim Durkin for endorsing JB Pritzker for Governor appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

TOLEDO — Cumberland High School won its own Class 1A Boys Cross Country Regional Saturday. The Pirates tallied 29 points followed by Fairfield 53, Robinson 80, Marshall 94, Dieterich 139, […] The post Area Teams, Runners Compete At Cumberland Cross Country Regional, Advance To Sectional appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

Leonard Phillip "Lenny" Kuhnley, 70, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 8:39 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at his home. A memorial service wil...