Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

The Kiwanis Club of Mattoon's annual pancake breakfast will be next weekend on Saturday, March 11th, at Mattoon Middle School. Tickets are $6 for adults, $2 for kids ages 5-12, and kids 5 and under ea...

According to a recent press release from Illinois e-News, Illinois State Treasurer, Michael Frerichs, will seek to reunite Charleston Residents with unclaimed property. Michael Frerichs' staff will be...

The Mattoon Lions Club's annual chili supper will be Friday, March 17th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Mattoon. It's all-you-can-eat chili or vegetable soup, sandwiches, veggies, desse...

The rescheduled Annual Meeting of Land of Lincoln Honor Flight (LLHF) of Springfield Illinois will be conducted on Saturday, March 25th, commencing at 9:30 AM. It will be held at the Lakeside Christia...

Three area volleyball teams are a step closer to the state tournament. Charleston took down Effingham, 25-19, 25-22 to claim the regional title last night. They'll face Champaign Edison in the Effingh...

Avery Jackson and Sierra Thompson earned honorable mention All-State on the 3A girls' basketball team. Jackson led the team and the Apollo Conference with 18.9 points per game, while Thompson put in j...

The Illinois Products Expo will return to the Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday. You'll be able to taste, sample a...

Salisbury Church in Charleston will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive this Sunday, March 5th from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Pizza and strawberry bread will be provided. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS, or visit...

A familiar face and voice is back at the original Burger King. And this time, he's the owner. Ernie Drummond has purchased the iconic Mattoon Restaurant. Drummond worked for original owner Gene Hoots ...

7th Grade Regional Volleyball: Class 2A: -FINAL: Albion defeats Ramsey: 25-13, 11-25, 25-21 -FINAL: Hutsonville defeats Oblong: 25-18, 25-10   Class 3A: -FINAL: Auburn defeats Pana: 25-21, 25-11 ...