Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

Due to high winds in Oakland last night the spraying for mosquitoes did not happen. They will spray at dusk tonight (June 29th) if it is not raining or to windy.

The annual Illinois Run for the Fallen will return to the Charleston High School track August 19th from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pre-registration is preferred, but you can register that day. It's a free...

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...

The 60th annual Agronomy Day, hosted by the Department of Crop Sciences and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois, will be August 17th in Savoy...

One suffers minor injuries after a personal injury crash occurred the afternoon of Wednesday, June 28th just 1 mile south of Effingham where I-57 & I-70 separate. According to Illinois State Polic...

The Mattoon Chamber of Commerce's annual golf classic will be July 14th at Meadowview. The all-inclusive entry fee is $125. Reserve your spot at 235-5661 or go to mattoonchamber.com.

Farmers in Coles, Cumberland and Jasper Counties can apply for the Emergency Conservation Program to address damage from excessive rainfall and flooding, from July 1st to July 31st. Call or stop by yo...

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...

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library's 2nd annual Mini Golf in the Stacks event will be held this Thursday, June 29th, from 12-7 p.m. at the Library! Holes will be designed and set up by your fellow...

This Thursday, June 29th, ERBA Head Start is holding another sign-up day! Thursday's session will happen in Mattoon at 100 Moultrie between 2:00-6:00 p.m. Head Start is a FREE preschool program design...