Congressman John Shimkus is scheduled to present more then half a million dollars in federal grant awards to communities in our area on Monday October 8th. The current schedule is as follows:
12:30 P.M. Ashmore Fire Protection District: $237,143.00 for a new truck
1:45 P.M. Mattoon Fire Protection District (1812 Prairie Street): $200,000.00 check to replace their aging air tanks
2:45 P.M. Neoga Fire Protection District (757 Chestnut Avenue): $78,498.00 to improve operations and safety at the department