Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

The Strasburg American Legion's Christmas auction will be this Sunday (12/2) starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Auction items include: toys, tools, food items, yard ornaments, bicycles, ba...

The Greenup United Methodist Church will host a Christmas bazaar this Saturday (12/1) from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They'll have homemade baked goods, including cookies by the dozen, Christmas decoratio...

The Effingham County Humane Society will have a holiday open house, featuring pictures with Santa, December 1st from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Photo sessions are $20.00 each. For more information, pleas...

The Charleston Alley Theatre and the Mattoon Arts Council will be presenting "Ornaments: 6 Christmas Stories in One Act." This family friendly show will be presented in conjunction with Christmas in t...

For Immediate Release On Saturday, December 15th, the Jasper County 5th & 6th grade bands along with the Jasper County Jr. High Band will be hosting their 2nd Annual Tablescape Contest. The public...

Leaf collection in the City of Mattoon has begun and will conclude on December 21st. Leaves must be in 30-gallon paper yard waste bags. They must be placed within 10-feet of the curb by 7:00 a.m. to e...

The Effingham Fire Department is hosting the St. Nick 5K and Fun Run, December 8th. Proceeds will benefit the Candy Cane Express, which gives chronically ill children and their families and opportunit...

(Washington, DC) -- Romaine lettuce is heading back to markets. Just before Thanksgiving, the FDA urged restaurants, grocers, and consumers to throw out their romaine lettuce due to an E. coli outbrea...

An investigation is underway after the body of a 40-year-old man was discovered in Oblong Park. According to the Crawford County Coroner's office, the victim had been reported missing about two hours ...

For Immediate Release Lincoln's death, Cubs' victory are voted the top unforgettable moments in Illinois history SPRINGFIELD - Events of deep sorrow and tremendous joy - the funeral of Abraham Lincoln...