Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

This Friday (August 18) is Meet the Titans Night at the Oakland High School football field. They'll have a game zone, with a dunk tank and obstacle course from 6:00-7:30, pork burger and hot dog meals...

Effingham, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, would like to remind motorists that area schools will soon open their doors and begin the new school year. The...

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library's monthly Lego My Library will be on Wednesday, August 16th, at 4:00-5:15pm in Rotary Room A for grades K-8. Builders will have the opportunity to Show and Tell ...

The Olney Bicycle Classic will be held September 9th, starting at 8:00 a.m. Cost is $20 for the challenge ride, and free for the kid's races and family ride.

The Lincoln Trial Chapter of Friends of the NRA will host their annual banquet August 17th at the Mattoon Eagles Club. It's the 25th anniversary of the organization, and this year's banquet will be th...

Thursday is opening night at the Windsor Harvest Picnic. Grilled pork chop dinners will be served at 4:00; the Methodist Church Ice Cream Social begins at 5:00; and on the stage, gospel by Eagle's Win...

The 8th annual George A. Sentel Lodge #764 charity golf outing will be September 9th at Fox Prairie Golf Course in Windsor. Proceeds go to the scholarship fund for graduating seniors from Sullivan, Ok...

The Mattoon Huddle will host trivia night August 26th at the Mattoon American Legion. Entry fee is $20 per person and the grand prize is $500! Advance registration is required, so call 217-273-5963. D...

Amazon Making Refunds On Solar Eclipse Glasses (Undated) -- Amazon is making refunds to people who bought counterfeit, potentially shoddy solar eclipse glasses. The online retail giant is contacting s...

Willie Nelson Rushed To SLC Hospital With Breathing Issues (Salt Lake City, UT) -- Country music legend Willie Nelson is out of the hospital, breathing easier, and heading for lower ground. The 84-yea...