Category Archives: Local News

Hash Browns Recalled Because Of Golf Ball Contamination (Undated) -- Frozen hash browns are being recalled because packages may contain parts of golf balls. Two-pound bags of McCain Foods' Roundy's an...

You can turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal at National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, this Saturday (4/29) at the Effingham County Sheriff's office from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p....

A fire early yesterday morning destroyed a Neoga home. Officials say crews were called to the home at 695 Maple at 2:40 a.m. and found the second level and attic already engulfed. Everyone was able to...

Campbell's Issues Chicken Soup Recall (Washington, DC) -- Check the cupboard. Campbell Soup Company has issued a recall of its chicken soup products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The U....

Healthy Kids Day returns to the Mattoon Area Family YMCA April 29th from 9am 'til noon. The day will include fitness classes, dodge ball, inflatables and more. It's free and open to all - no membershi...

The W.H.A.T community group will have its spring plant sale May 5th and 6th in Windsor. A wide variety of annuals, perennials, combination pots, herbs and hanging baskets will be available. Proceeds b...

Lake Land College is offering a series of computer classes at the Workforce Development Center in Mattoon in May. The cost is $50 per class. Excel I, Excel II, Excel III, Creating a Resume and Making ...

District 12 Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be at Hutsonville Elementary School tomorrow from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Caregivers are encouraged to stop by and have child passenger safety que...

Students interested in a career in the medical field can learn more at a health-related College and Career Informational Night on April 24th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Lake Land College. Colleges schedule...

The Mattoon Chamber of Commerce's annual golf classic will be July 14th at Meadowview. The all-inclusive entry fee is just $125. You can reserve your spot by calling 235-5661 or go online at mattoonch...