Category Archives: Local News

The Mattoon Area Family YMCA are preparing for 2016 Rocking Chair Softball. Registration will open April 27th with games starting June 6th. Players need to be 40 or older, however 2 players can be bet...

This Wednesday, March 23rd, you can give the gift of life with the American Red Cross, for they have teamed up with the Oakland High School FCCLA for a blood drive at the High School's student lounge....

According to the MPD press release, Elizabeth Y. Kellogg, age 32 of Arthur, was arrested on March 19th at 1:57 p.m. at the MPD. She was charged with Criminal Damage to Property. The charge alleges tha...

The Mattoon YMCA's Dynamite Days Out offer kids to enjoy many activities during spring break. Kindergartners through 5th graders are welcome to come and enjoy crafts, gym time, group activities, swimm...

According to the Mattoon Police Department press release, Nicholas C.D. Lindley, age 24 of Mattoon, was arrested on March 19that 10:26 a.m. at the MPD. He was charged with Possession of Stolen Propert...

Healthy Kids Day returns to the Mattoon Area Family YMCA April 30th from 9-11am. Membership is NOT required to attend. The event will offer a sampling of many of the Y's youth programs such as cheer c...

According to a press release from the Mattoon Police Department, Ryan J. Lee, age 32 of Cooks Mills, was arrested on March 18th at 9:39 p.m. in the 1900 block of Western Ave. He was charged with Retai...

Medical providers will be honored at health care organizations throughout the country March 30, 2015 during National Doctors' Day. This annual event recognizes physicians for the important role they p...

According to a press release from the MPD, Mattoon police arrested Jonathan E. Henderson, age 44 of Champaign, on Friday March 18th at 8:08 p.m. The arrest occurred in the 500 block of West Park Plaza...

Silver bars, gold coins, football cards and jewelry are among the 12,600 items worth $57,000 to be auctioned online March 28-April 1, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.   "We have mo...