Partly cloudy this evening with more clouds for overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 62F. Winds light and variable..
Partly cloudy this evening with more clouds for overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 62F. Winds light and variable.
Updated: May 27, 2026 @ 5:04 pm
Public Works Director Jeremy Heuerman explains how the city could save over a million dollars over the next 30 years if the Keystone Power Holdings, LLC, solar array is built.
The 2026 Citizens Police Academy graduates are recognized during the May 19 city council meeting with tee shirts and certificates.
Police Chief Kurt Davis informs the council that Alton, Ill. has also banned the sale of kratom and hydroxymitragynine during the May 19 city council meeting.
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Public Works Director Jeremy Heuerman explains how the city could save over a million dollars over the next 30 years if the Keystone Power Holdings, LLC, solar array is built.
The 2026 Citizens Police Academy graduates are recognized during the May 19 city council meeting with tee shirts and certificates.
Police Chief Kurt Davis informs the council that Alton, Ill. has also banned the sale of kratom and hydroxymitragynine during the May 19 city council meeting.
Keystone Power Holdings, LLC, wants to build a 560 kilowatt solar array on approximately 1.5 acres of land adjacent to the Effingham Wastewater Treatment Plant to supply the city with cheaper electric for the next 30 years.
Keystone approached Public Works Director Jeremy Heuerman with a 30-year agreement that would set the beginning purchase price at $0.0698 per kW hour. The rate would annually increase by 1.25%.
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Effingham Daily News Reporter Marie Adamick can be reached at marie.adamick@effinghamdailynews.com or 618-510-9230
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