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Local students to benefit from $5K EIU scholarship gift from First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust
(Charleston, IL) - Leaders from First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust in Charleston and Eastern Illinois University came together March 6 to support the university's Community Ambassador Scholarship pro...
Mar 09, 2018 Representatives from First-Mid Illinois Bank and Trust gift $5,000 to Eastern Illinois University to advance the university’s Community Ambassador Scholarship program, which encourages local high school graduates to stay in the area by continuing their academic careers at EIU. Pictured here are (left to right) community bank president and EIU alumnus Rance Higgins, bank teller and EIU student Brody Donsbach, bank wealth management assistant and EIU student Kelly Purvis, assistant branch manager for First Mid’s Sixth Street location and EIU alumna Shay Coffey, bank financial advisor and EIU alumna April Selstad, EIU associate vice president for enrollment management Josh Norman, and EIU director of development Mike Murray. Photo submitted by Eastern Illinois University.
Breakfast in Martinsville
A fundraising breakfast to benefit the Martinsville Ag Fair will be held tomorrow morning (3/10) from 7:00-9:30 at the Martinsville Fire Hall. Scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage and pancakes ...
Mar 09, 2018
MPD Arrest Lovington Woman on Two Charges
Mattoon Police arrested Shelia K. Perry-Robinson, 46 years of age of Lovington, IL, for the offense of Driving While License Revoked and Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police. The arrest occurred on 3...
Mar 09, 2018 Shelia K. Perry-Robinson. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
Urbana Man Arrested for Possession of Cocaine
According to a MPD press release, Mattoon Police arrested Toimail M. Walton, 41 years of age of Urbana, IL, for the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance. The arrest occurred on 3/8/18 at 10...
Mar 09, 2018 Toimail M. Walton. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
Teen Age Girl Charged with Making Online Threat against MHS in Court Yesterday
The teenage girl charged with making the online threat against Mattoon High School made her first court appearance yesterday. The charge alleges that she used Snapchat to make the threat of gun violen...
Mar 09, 2018
Coles-Cumberland Bar Association Scholarship
The Coles-Cumberland Bar Association will award one or more $1,000 scholarships to area students this year. For an application, email jlb@craiglaw.net, or call John at 217-234-6481. Applications are d...
Mar 09, 2018
Salvation Army Job Fair
The Salvation Army's second annual Job Fair will be May 9th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you're looking for work, this will be a great opportunity to meet with local employers. It's free and open to all....
Mar 09, 2018
John Moore Benefit Saturday
This Saturday, March 10th a benefit for John Moore will be held at Cerk's Place in Windsor from 1:00 to 11:00 p.m. John lost everything in a house fire and has no insurance. There will be a meal, live...
Mar 08, 2018
Lawmakers Consider Magazine, Body Armor Limits
(Chicago, IL) -- The gun debate continues in Springfield with more gun control bills being considered by committees in both houses. One pending measure would ban high capacity magazines and body armor...
Mar 08, 2018
First Neighbor Bank Scoreboard: Thursday Sports (3/8)
8th Grade Regional Volleyball: Tonight's the final round of regional play. Sectional's begin Monday, March 12th: Class 2A: Ramsey defeats Okaw Valley: 19-25, 25-22, 25-8 Class 3A: Pana defeats ...
Mar 08, 2018
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