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Venom Remains Top Picture In North America
(Los Angeles, CA) -- Marvel's Venom is winning the weekend at the box office for the second week in a row. The picture co-starring Tom Hardy and Michelle Williams earned an additional 36-million-dolla...
Oct 14, 2018
Munro Benefit at Mattoon American Legion
A benefit for Officer Don Munro will be held November 11th from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Mattoon American Legion. Two pork chop dinners with two sides, dessert and drink will be $10.00. In addition, t...
Oct 14, 2018 Mark Morgan / CC
Mattoon YMCA Pumpkinfest
The Mattoon Area Family YMCA's annual Pumpkinfest will be at the Fields Church October 27th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. They'll have games, prizes, monster truck show, and more. YMCA membership is not req...
Oct 14, 2018
Festival of Trees Committee Gearing Up for “Mistletoe Magic”
For Immediate Release Festival of Trees Committee Gearing Up for "Mistletoe Magic" The holiday season is just around the corner and plans are well underway for the 20th annual Festival of Trees at Sar...
Oct 12, 2018 Thank you to the 2018 Festival of Trees Committee pictured from left to right, back row: Kim Lockart, Special Events Coordinator, Amanda Due, Carol Adams, Diane Zuhone, Amanda Snowden, Shirley White, Jenny Swearingen, 2018 FOT Committee Chair; Carol Myerscough, and Gayle Patrem. Front row: Megan McElwee, Jackie Swango, Gail Schultz and Melanie Smitley. Not present are: Paula Birdsong, Kathy Clark, Donna Dye, Vicky Gilliland, Sarah Greider, Angela Hampton, Toby Hilgenberg, Bernie Pluard, Katie Shaw and Kelly Vilardo. Photo submitted by Sarah Bush Lincoln.
Veteran's Resource Fair in Effingham
Effingham Rotary will host a veteran's resource fair on November 4th from 11:30-2:30 at Effingham High School. All vets and their families are encouraged to attend and learn more about the services th...
Oct 12, 2018
Ballard Nature Center Annual Fundraiser
The annual fundraiser for Ballard Nature Center will be held November 10th at the Effingham Event Center. The evening will include appetizers, wine tasting, dinner, live music, raffles and live and si...
Oct 12, 2018
Candidates Forum at Unique Suites
For Immediate Release Mark your calendar to join us at our Candidates Forum this Tuesday the 16th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The Charleston & Mattoon Chambers will be hosting the Candidates Forum at th...
Oct 12, 2018
Death Toll From Michael Climbs To 11
Death Toll From Michael Climbs To 11 (Undated) -- The death toll from one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. continues to climb. At least eleven people are now confirmed dead after M...
Oct 12, 2018
New Pritzker Ad Focuses On Quincy Vets Home Death
New Pritzker Ad Focuses On Quincy Vets Home Death (Chicago, IL) -- J.B. Pritzker's latest campaign ad is stirring emotions. The Democratic candidate for governor this week unveiled an ad that features...
Oct 12, 2018
SIU Chancellor Passes Away From Cancer
SIU Chancellor Passes Away From Cancer (Carbondale, IL) -- Leaders at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale are mourning the loss of their chancellor. The school yesterday said that Chancellor Ca...
Oct 12, 2018
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