Category Archives: Local News

Neoga Girl Scouts will have a door-to-door food drive this Sunday (10/30) from 2:00-4:00 p.m. They would appreciate donations of non-perishable foods in unbreakable containers. If you won't be home at...

Sign-up dates and times are set for One Stop Community Christmas. If you live in Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie, or Shelby County, and need assistance, please be sure to bring phot...

Illinois farmers this year are right around the five-year average when it comes to harvesting their corn and soybean crops. The National Agriculture Statistics Service says farmers here have brought i...

Leaf collection in the City of Mattoon will begin Monday, October 31st and conclude on December 9th. Materials must be in 30-gallon paper yard waste bags, no plastic bags. Bags must be placed within t...

What do you fear? Are you looking for a local haunted house to attend for the season? Well there's a local family that is hosting a homemade haunted house "Arkham Knight Of Fears". It is free admissio...

According to WANDTV online, a girl scout troop today is taking donations of plastic bags for their next project. This donation is taking place from 10 am until 2pm today, Oct. 29th, at 1301 East Mound...

While trying to figure out a last minute Halloween costume or buying candy for trick-or-treaters this weekend, it is also good to remember these safety tips while celebrating this weekend. According t...

The Illinois Department of Transportation is looking for temporary help with snow and ice removal this winter. Employees will be seasonal, full-time, and on-call. Applicant's are required to have a co...

The Mattoon High School Chess Team is selling 2017 St. Louis Cardinals calendars. The calendars are $15.oo and the team will receive $7.00 from each one sold for their fundraiser. Orders will be taken...

This Sunday, October 30th, check out Sarah Bush Lincoln's Regional Cancer Center open house from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event allows individuals to tour the new facility, meet the staff and enjoy re...