Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

According to Coles County State's Attorney's Office, a mental health evaluation has been ordered for the teen accused in the shooting at Mattoon High School. The evaluation will try to determine if th...

As a partner in the Coles County Community, Eastern Illinois Athletics would like to show its support for the events that unfolded earlier this week at Mattoon High School. As a show of that support, ...

In celebration of Grandparents Day, AARP and your LifeSpan Center will be hosting an opportunity for grandparents and grandchildren to learn about the special relationship between generations through ...

"Poison Pen: Rita Skeeter, her Quick-Quotes Quill and Journalism Ethics in the Wizarding World" Presented by Lola Burnham, associate professor of journalism This program is part of Booth Library's fal...

The Mattoon FFA Alumni Cookout has been rescheduled to next Thursday, September 28th, and the FFA Fall Festival will be held the following day, Friday, September 29.

Volleyball: Mattoon @ Effingham, Charleston goes to Mahomet-Seymour, Tri-County plays Villa Grove-Heritage, Arcola hosts Okaw Valley, Tuscola vs. Central A&M, Shelbyville battles Warrensburg-Latha...

According to an email from Mattoon High School Athletics office, all MHS Athletic events are a "go" for today, Thursday, September 21 including the volleyball game to be played at Effingham High Schoo...

The annual SACIS Take Back the Day 5K run and walk will be held September 30th at Sister City Park in Charleston. Register at firstgiving.com/sacis by September 22nd to guarantee a t-shirt. Race spons...

"Designs of Duty" will be in the spotlight at an upcoming exhibit at EIU's Booth Library. Organizers are looking for veterans with service-related tattoos to be part of the exhibit. They'll conduct a ...

The Oakland FFA will have a hog roast prior to the Tri-County homecoming football game with Martinsville September 29th. Dinner will be served from 4:30-6:30 at Lake Crest, and it's just $5.00. Carry-...