Category Archives: Local News

Southern Florida is already feeling the effects of Hurricane Irma. The outer bands of the Category 3 storm is lashing the coast with near-hurricane force winds and rain. Tornado warnings are also in e...

The 12th annual wine and music fundraiser at the Dr. Charles M. Wright House will be September 16th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. You'll receive a complimentary wine glass, enjoy wine and craft beer, live mu...

The 5th Annual Alzheimer's Awareness Benefit will be taking place tonight at the Sullivan VFW from 5pm to 12am. Dinner specials, bake sale, live and silent auction, as well as t-shirts will be availab...

(Miami, FL) -- The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Irma is expected to gain strength before heading over the Florida Keys by daybreak tomorrow. The NHC now has the storm tracking up the state...

(Sarasota, FL) -- Nearly 30 percent of Florida's population is under either a mandatory or voluntary evacuation order as Hurricane Irma heads to the state. Florida Governor Rick Scott issued orders fo...

The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive tomorrow in Charleston to aid victims of the recent natural disasters. The drive will be in the Reception Welcoming Area of the Salisbury Church (2...

Comedy night, to benefit R.U.F.F. (Rescuing Unwanted Forever Friends) will be September 22nd at the Village Event Center in Greenup, starting at 6:30pm. Advance tickets are $20. To reserve tickets, ca...

The Olney Bicycle Classic is coming up soon on September 9th, starting at 8:00 a.m. The cost is $20 for the challenge ride, but it's free for the kid's races and family ride.

According to a press release from the MPD, Mattoon police arrested , age 40 and homeless, on Thursday Sept. 7th at 8:31 a.m. The arrest occurred in the 2400 block of Charleston Ave. Hieronymus was wan...

According to a press release from the Mattoon Police Department, Andrew L. Holland, age 29 of Mattoon, was arrested at the MPD on Sept. 7th at 2:42 p.m. He was charged with three (3) counts of Predato...