Coles County Fireworks Cancelled

Saying “the safety and security of our citizens is our first priority,” Mattoon Mayor Tim Gover and Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs announced the cancellation of the Coles County Fireworks Spectacular scheduled for August 29th.  Mayor Gover went on to say, “The reality is that large gatherings are still very challenging, making this event unrealistic.”  Mayor Combs added, “No one wants to cancel community events because we know they are important to our quality of life, but under the circumstances, we simply had no option but to cancel.  Please know we didn’t make the decision without careful consideration of all involved.”