Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

This Friday, July 14th, is the annual Mattoon Chamber of Commerce annual Golf Class and time is running out to register! Only a few days left, so if interested please be sure to call 235-5661 or log o...

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Northwestern Coles, Northern Moultrie, Southeastern DeWitt, Eastern Macon, Southern Champaign, along with Piatt and Douglas Co...

The Tri-County Athletics Golf Scramble will be played at Norton Knolls Golf Course in Oakland July 22nd. It's a four-person, best ball tournament, with entry fee of $240 per team. Lunch will be served...

Registration is underway for the Mattoon YMCA's late summer and fall soccer league. It's open to 4 to 14-year-old boys and girls. All games will be played on Saturdays, August 21st through October 21s...

The award-winning Farm Hands will perform at Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston August 12th at 6:00 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken. Come early for the picnic on the lawn, featuring ...

Bagelfest is looking for volunteers. Middle school and high school kids, businesses or service groups, all are welcome. Whether its serving bagels, ushering at concerts, or working at the souvenir boo...

Spanky's of Mattoon will host a benefit for Kelly Dick July 15th starting at 11:00 a.m. Raffle items include a concealed-carry gun and class, tickets to see the Cardinals and Cubs, gas grill, and $100...

ERBA is still taking applications for the CSBG School Supply Program, which provides required school supplies to eligible children attending kindergarten through 12th grade. You will be required to pr...

Sue Rennels, Coles County Clerk, has announced the mailing of new Voter Identification Cards. If you receive a Voter ID card for someone who has never or is no longer residing at your address, please ...

The Mattoon Farmers Market will be re-locating to Lytle Park as of now. It will be located on the old Bennett school property next to the 32nd Street entrance.