Category Archives: Local News
EIU Holiday Celebration in Old Main
Eastern Illinois University invites community members and EIU advocates to attend the university's annual holiday celebration in Old Main's Cougill Foyer from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. The 2017 celebrati...
Dec 13, 2017
Parent's Night Out with Mattoon YMCA
If you're due for a date night, let the Mattoon Area Family YMCA take care of the kids! This Saturday night, December 16th, the Y presents Parent's Night Out, so mom and dad enjoy a night out alone an...
Dec 12, 2017
Mattoon Public Library Discovery Day on Thursday
Two book discussions, light refreshments and tours are among the activities for the Mattoon Public Library's second Discovery Day promotion on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Discovery Days are an invita...
Dec 12, 2017
Open House for Dee Braden
An open house for Dee Braden will be held Thursday (12/14) from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the LifeSpan Center. Braden will retire January 28th after 41-years as executive director for the Coles County Council...
Dec 12, 2017
Mattoon Man Charged with Criminal Damage to Property
According to a press release from the MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Jerrod S. Myer, 44 of Mattoon, on 12/11/17 at 8:54pm, for the offense of Criminal Damage to Property. The charge alleges that on 12/0...
Dec 12, 2017
Charleston Woman Charged with Aggravated Battery
A weekend domestic dispute led to the stabling of a Charleston man. According to the Charleston Police Department, 39-year-old Jeri Krabel admitted to stabbing her husband, 39-year-old Shannon Krabel ...
Dec 12, 2017
Groundbreaking Today in Toledo
The Neal Center YMCA groundbreaking will be today (December 12) at 4:00 on the east side of the Toledo Courthouse Square. A special community event will take place in January at Cumberland High School...
Dec 12, 2017 Photo courtesy of the Mattoon YMCA
Lake Land College Forms First-of-its-kind Partnership to Deliver Tech Training
The Lake Land College Board of Trustees approved on Monday a unique agreement with LaunchCode, an innovative non-profit providing job seekers opportunities to enter the technology field, to offer a sh...
Dec 12, 2017
Fayette County Farm Bureau to Host 2018 Federal Crop Insurance Program Meeting
The Fayette County Farm Bureau will host an informational meeting tomorrow morning (12/13) regarding changes to the 2018 Federal Crop Insurance Program and other topics. The meeting will begin at 8:00...
Dec 12, 2017
Freshstart (R) smoking cessation program offered at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
(EFFINGHAM, IL) - Do you want help in learning how to overcome your tobacco addiction so you can enjoy the benefits of better health, extra money in your pocket and healthier relationships? HSHS St. A...
Dec 12, 2017
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