Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

Sometime between 1941 and 1975 the 6 US Air Force, 52 Army, 4 Marines and 16 Navy Veterans served our country, with 5 during WWII, 30 during the Korean War and 43 during the Vietnam War eras. They com...

According to reports, it seems there are not so sunny days on Sesame Street for some of the cast. The axe is falling for some long-time Sesame Street characters. Bob the music teacher, Gordon the scie...

According to Douglas County officials, the 911 system is not working as of 1:40pm on Thursday, July 28. If you live in Douglas County and have an emergency, please call, 217.253.3511

The E.S.A. ladies will have a back-to-school rummage sale at the Cross County Mall in Mattoon August 5th and 6th. Donations of clothing, household items, small furniture and knick-knacks are appreciat...

The Mattoon 14-and-under Pride Orange softball team picked up win number 4 at the NSA World Series this afternoon over the Wisconsin Polar Bears. The Pride defeated Michigan Klash 10-2 earlier today. ...

There is a great opportunity available for students attending Lake Land College for the 2016-2017 school year. Students can meet new friends, gain leadership skills, build a rsum and earn a scholarshi...

The 13th Annual Camp New Hope Benefit Run will be August 13th. The day kicks off with breakfast at the Mattoon Eagles Club. Sign up for the run begins at 10am at Camp New Hope. It's primarily a motorc...

Ready for some golf? The annual United Way of Coles County Golf Outing will be held September 23rd at Meadowview Golf Course. Lunch will be served at noon and the outing gets underway at 1:00 p.m. Cos...

The Findlay Walleye Festival gets under this Friday (7/29) The walleye tent will be open from 4-8pm, Battle Creek performs on the main stage from 6-9pm, and Kidd Kaddilack will be in the beer tent fro...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced its proposed waterfowl season and bag limits for Canada geese, ducks and other migratory birds. The 2016-2017 seasons in Illinois for regular...