Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

Thursday (5/18) is opening night at the Toledo Spring Festival. The carnival will open at 5:00, and the queen pageant gets underway at 6:00. Friday night, it's the survivor fun run and walk at 8:00. S...

Scholarships were awarded during National Nurses Week through the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation to several SBL nurses who are continuing their educations. The scholarships are funded through en...

According to a press release from the CFD, on Monday May 15th the Charleston Fire Department was dispatched to 111 3rd St, in Charleston at 5:35 pm for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival crews...

The IHSA Bass Fishing State Final Tournament, scheduled for May 19th and 20th at Carlyle Lake has been postponed due to potentially dangerous water levels. Officials hope to make a decision on a new d...

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.

WASHINGTON -The Mattoon Fire Department was awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) through the Department of Homeland Security, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) announced on Monday...

Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc. (ERBA) is accepting applications for our Skills Training Employment Program (STEP) to assist individuals with training for employment opportunities. ERBA will be assi...

The Lake Land College Center for Business and Industry will offer a non-credit course titled Understanding Dementia, on June 5th from 5:30-7 p.m. The class will be facilitated by Elizabeth Wells, mana...

A fundraiser to benefit SkillsUSA will be held May 18th at Mattoon High School. Kep's Cooking is now taking orders for fully-cooked pork chops - 2 for $6.00, 4 for $10.00, or 6 for $15.00. Orders must...

Tee it up for the kids at the annual Mattoon Exchange Club's Youth Scholarship Golf Tournament, June 3rd. They'll have flights for men, women and youth. Adult entry fee is $50, and students golf for f...