Category Archives: Overnights

The annual Herb Williams Memorial Christmas Dinner will be Monday at noon at the Martinsville Community Center. There is no charge, and it's open to all. Reservations are encouraged, so please call 21...

The Douglas County Animal Shelter's angel tree for orphaned dogs and cats is in need of paper towels, cleaning supplies, cat food, litter, leashes, collars, treats and toys. Items can be dropped off a...

The Arcola Masons are looking for volunteers to help pack Christmas boxes today, December 21st. High school students can earn community service credits by doing so. If you can help, please be at the A...

Farm Credit Illinois is sponsoring $2,000 scholarships for high school seniors interested in careers in agriculture. In addition, they have $400 community improvement grants for 4-H clubs and FFA chap...

Pesotum - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Commander, Captain Louis Kink, announces the results of a Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrol in Champaign County on December 15, 2017. These NITE pat...

New Year Cheer comes to Douglas-Hart Nature Center in Mattoon December 29th from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Kids 5- to 7-years-old will have a chance to decorate party hats, noise makers and play games as th...

Lake Land College's Adult Education will be offering free computer classes in various locations. Classes begin Monday, Feb. 5 for the Effingham location. Tuesday, Feb. 6 for the Mattoon location and F...

Hindsboro Volunteer Fire Department invites you to Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, December 23rd at the Hindsboro Civic Center. Santa will be there from 8am to 9:30am. Breakfast is served from 7am to ...

Entries are being accepted for the Mattoon Arts Council's 2018 quilt show. Quilts that reflect the theme "Oh My Stars and Pinwheels" are encouraged, but not required. Forms must be turned in by Januar...

University of Illinois Extension will be offering master gardener training at the Effingham office, beginning January 23rd. Classes will run from 9:00-4:00 every Tuesday for ten weeks. The deadline to...