Category Archives: Local News
I-70 Construction Safety Features
Amid the on-going construction on I-70 in Vigo County, Indiana Department of Transportation officials have added new safety features. I-DOT tells WTHI-TV, new safety measures have been added to the co...
May 14, 2016
Charleston Hit And Run
On May 13th, 2016 at 8:57 p.m., the Charleston Police Department responded to Rt. 16 at 1050 E. for a report of a hit-and-run. A motor vehicle collided with a pedestrian resulting in the death of the ...
May 14, 2016
Charleston Cleanup Day
Charleston's city-wide clean-up day is today, and trash bins are available from 8 AM-2 PM at the leaf and lawn drop-off site on West Madison, and at 815 Adkins Drive. Bins for building materials, scra...
May 14, 2016
Warrior Brotherhood Hosting Fun Run For Vets Today
Warrior Brotherhood will have a fun run to benefit veterans today. Registration begins at 9:30 AM at the Mattoon American Legion. There will be several stops along the way before ending at Spanky's fo...
May 14, 2016 Robert Anthony Provost / CC
Accident Along Route 16, Please Avoid Area
From The Coles County Police Scanner Feed: Please Avoid Route 16 West Bound, which is just East of Sarah Bush. An Accident has occurred which will leave the road closed for several hours. Please find ...
May 13, 2016
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Tomorrow, Saturday May 14th, State Farm Agent Sherri Branson encourages you to team up with your local letter carries and Help Stamp Out Hunger! The annual Food Drive is happening and all you have to ...
May 13, 2016 F Delventhal / CC
Shimkus Statement on the Obama Administration’s School Bathroom Decree
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a former high school teacher, released the following statement in reaction to the Obama Administration's unprecedented intrusion into local school bathroom p...
May 13, 2016
Mattoon PD Arrests Four People
On Thursday May 12th at 10:20 p.m. Mattoon police responded to the 1500 block of S. 3rd street in regards to numerous suspects beating a female victim outside a residence. The following suspects were ...
May 13, 2016
Honor your hero: Public encouraged to submit loved ones for recognition on Memorial Day Remembrance Wall
The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon), and the Illinois Senate Republican caucus are teaming up to honor and remember the sacrifice of the brave servicemen ...
May 13, 2016
2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Now Open
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today encouraged young photographers to submit photos for the 2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The contest encourages young photographers to share their ...
May 13, 2016
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