Category Archives: Local News

Want a bargain? How 'bout this: Armband night, EVERY night at the Cumberland County Fair in Greenup. Kids can ride all they like from 5:00-10:00 pm for just $10.00! Armbands are available at the secre...

CHICAGO (AP) - Aetna is leaving the Affordable Care Act health insurance exchange in Illinois for 2017, further reducing competition. Aetna's announcement leaves six companies selling plans for next y...

Mattoon Middle School baseball and softball games for today (8/16) have been rained out. Baseball practice will be at the Legion building between 4 and 4:45pm for the Blue team. The Gold team baseball...

A flood warning continues until Saturday afternoon for the Little Wabash River near Clay City affecting Clay and Richland Counties and through Friday morning for the Kaskaskia River at Vandalia. Remem...

JM Test Systems is collecting supplies to assist those affected by the flooding in the Baton Rouge area. More than 20,000 people have lost everything, so you help is needed now. They would appreciate ...

Support the Neoga and Effingham Girl Scouts at their cookout this Saturday at the Neoga IGA. The girls are raising money for a trip to Savannah, Georgia, the birthplace of Girl Scouts. They'll be gril...

According to the Charleston Police Department, a phone and internet scam involving the purchase of iTunes cards has been reported around the area. The caller, or e-mail, states something about owing m...

Charlotte Martin returns home to Charleston this Saturday night to headline the inaugural WillStock. This free music festival will be held at Kiwanis Park, and is presented by the Will Rogers Theater ...

Ladybugs, starring Rodney Dangerfield, is this Friday's movie in Lytle Park. Showtime is dusk. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and drinks and snacks if you like. There is no charge to attend.

The Toledo Truck and Tractor Pull will be held this Saturday at the American Legion, featuring 19 classes of trucks, tractors and semis, with pulling starting at 10am. Admission is three dollars. Vete...